Nightshade 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 lightly spiced with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger for a warmth that feels genuinely satisfying. Carob powder does the heavy lifting here, delivering a deep, chocolatey flavor without any of the bitterness, and it pairs beautifully with toasted coconut and a touch of honey. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, store-bought energy bars and snack bites can be a minefield of hidden spices and additives that don't always make the cut — this recipe keeps every single ingredient clean and straightforward. Cassava flour gives the dough just enough body to hold together, while melted coconut oil acts as the binder that pulls everything into a smooth, rollable ball. The whole process is hands-on in the best way: no oven, no special equipment, just a bowl, a spatula, and your palms. A quick roll in extra shredded coconut before chilling adds a little texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a boutique health food café. After 30 minutes in the fridge, they're firm, snackable, and genuinely hard to stop at just one.
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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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