Cashew Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times — rich, chewy, and lightly sweet with a warm hint of cinnamon and ginger in every bite. Carob brings a deep, chocolatey depth without any bitterness, and paired with toasted coconut and a touch of honey, the flavor is genuinely addictive. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero oven time, which makes it perfect for busy weeks when you still want something homemade and satisfying. Many store-bought energy balls and protein snacks sneak in cashew butter or cashew-based coatings, so making your own is the easiest way to stay worry-free. Here, coconut oil and honey do all the binding work, keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. A quick roll in extra shredded coconut before chilling gives them a beautiful finish and a little extra texture. Pop them in the fridge for 30 minutes and you've got a batch of firm, snackable bites ready to grab whenever hunger hits.
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12 servings
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup cassava flour
- 3 tbsp carob powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
For rolling
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the shredded coconut, cassava flour, carob powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt until evenly combined.
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