Soy Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying snack doesn't need an oven — or a long ingredient list. Shredded coconut, carob powder, and warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger come together in a dough that smells incredible even before it hits the fridge. Coconut oil and honey bind everything into smooth, rollable balls with a naturally rich, chocolatey-adjacent flavor that carob does so well. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and whole, so there's no need to squint at labels hunting for hidden soy derivatives the way you might with store-bought energy bars. The cassava flour gives the dough just enough body without making things dense or gummy, and the optional coconut-rolled exterior adds a pretty, slightly chewy finish. After 30 minutes in the refrigerator they firm up into snackable, pop-in-your-mouth bites that are equally at home in a lunchbox or on a party platter. Simple, clean, and genuinely delicious — these are the kind of treats you'll keep the ingredients stocked for.
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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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