Gelatin Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying snack doesn't need an oven — or a long ingredient list. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth, while shredded coconut and cassava flour give each ball a hearty, slightly chewy texture that holds together beautifully after a quick chill in the fridge. Warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger round everything out with a gentle heat that makes these feel a little more special than your average energy ball. Many grab-and-go snacks and gummies rely on gelatin as a binder or stabilizer, but this recipe skips it entirely — coconut oil and honey do all the work of holding the dough together without any animal-derived setting agents. The whole process is just mixing, rolling, and refrigerating, so there's no special equipment and very little cleanup. Rolling them in an extra coat of shredded coconut before chilling adds a pretty finish and a satisfying texture on the outside. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll have a ready-to-grab snack that tastes indulgent but is made from nothing but wholesome pantry staples.
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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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