Low Iodine 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, chewy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without going overboard. Carob brings a deep, chocolatey warmth that pairs beautifully with the toasted coconut and the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, making every bite surprisingly complex for something so simple to pull together. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged snacks for hidden additives, dairy, or sea-derived ingredients, and this recipe sidesteps all of that with a clean, straightforward ingredient list. Cassava flour keeps things nicely bound without any grain-based concerns, while coconut oil and honey do the heavy lifting as binders and sweeteners — no syrups or processed sugars with questionable additives in sight. The whole process is just mixing, rolling, and chilling, so there's no oven required and very little cleanup. Roll them in extra shredded coconut for a little texture, or keep them plain — either way, they firm up beautifully after 30 minutes in the fridge and are ready to grab whenever hunger strikes.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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