Low Sugar Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These little no-bake bites prove that something genuinely sweet and satisfying doesn't need a single gram of refined sugar to deliver. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — their natural caramel-like richness binds everything together while providing the only sweetness in the recipe. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, and a whisper of ginger and vanilla powder round out the flavor in a way that feels almost indulgent. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so you're rolling finished balls within minutes of starting. A quick chill in the fridge firms them up into a snackable, poppable treat that holds together beautifully. They're the kind of thing you can keep stashed in the refrigerator all week without any guilt about what's actually in them.
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12 servings
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus ¼ cup for rolling
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For rolling
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
If your dates feel firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, 1 cup shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla powder, ground ginger, and sea salt to a food processor. Process for 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until the mixture comes together into a sticky, uniform dough that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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