Citric Acid Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stashed in the fridge at all times — rich, subtly sweet, and packed with warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Carob steps in as the chocolate-adjacent hero here, delivering a deep, earthy sweetness without any of the citric acid concerns that can come with cocoa or conventional chocolate products. Cassava flour and shredded coconut give the dough real body, while melted coconut oil and honey bind everything into a satisfying, fudgy texture that firms up beautifully after a quick chill. No oven, no fuss — just a bowl, a spatula, and about 30 minutes of patience before you're rewarded with a batch of smooth, rollable balls. The optional coconut coating adds a delicate chew and a little extra visual appeal if you're making these for guests or meal-prepping for the week. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to source, so you're not left hunting specialty aisles or second-guessing labels. These are proof that clean, carefully chosen ingredients can produce something genuinely craveable.
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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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