Sesame Free 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 with toasted coconut, warm spices, and a deep chocolatey note from carob powder. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no oven required, just a quick chill in the refrigerator to firm everything up. Store-bought energy balls and protein snacks are notorious for sneaking in tahini or sesame seeds, so making your own is genuinely the safest move. Here, coconut oil and honey bind the dough beautifully, and cassava flour gives each ball a satisfying, slightly chewy texture without any grain or gluten. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle warmth that makes these taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut is optional, but it adds a lovely texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a fancy health food counter. Pop a batch together on a Sunday and you'll have a grab-and-go snack ready for the whole week.
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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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