Hazelnut 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 — chewy, lightly sweet, and packed with warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Carob powder gives them a rich, chocolatey depth without any actual chocolate, making them a genuinely satisfying treat that doesn't rely on tree nuts of any kind. For anyone navigating hazelnut allergies, store-bought energy balls and protein bites can be a minefield of "may contain" warnings and shared-facility risks, so making your own is the smartest move. The base here is beautifully simple: shredded coconut, cassava flour, coconut oil, and honey come together into a dough that you just roll and chill — no oven required. Rolling the finished balls in extra shredded coconut adds a delicate, toasty coating that makes them look as good as they taste. After just 30 minutes in the fridge, you've got a batch of firm, snackable bites that are perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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