Citrus 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 deeply satisfying without a single minute of oven time. Carob powder gives them a warm, chocolatey depth that pairs beautifully with toasted coconut and the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. For anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle, store-bought energy bites can be a minefield of hidden citric acid, citrus-derived flavorings, or fruit zest — this recipe sidesteps all of that with a clean, straightforward ingredient list you can feel confident about. Cassava flour and coconut oil bind everything together into a dough that comes together with just a spatula and a bowl, no mixer required. Rolling the finished balls in extra shredded coconut adds a light, snowy coating that makes them look as good as they taste. After a quick 30-minute chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly portioned bites that are easy to grab on the go or pack into a lunchbox.
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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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