Paraben Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These little no-bake bites are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times — rich, chewy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without going overboard. Carob powder gives them a deep, chocolatey warmth that pairs beautifully with the toasted coconut and the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Cassava flour holds everything together with a satisfying, slightly dense texture, while coconut oil and honey bind the dough into smooth, rollable balls that firm up perfectly after a quick chill. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around synthetic preservatives and additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single component is a whole, recognizable food with nothing hidden in the fine print. No oven, no complicated technique, just a bowl, a spatula, and about thirty minutes of patience before you're snacking. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut at the end adds a lovely finishing touch and a little extra chew. They're the kind of thing you make once and immediately add to your regular rotation.
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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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