Almond Free Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast — naturally sweet from Medjool dates, warmly spiced with Ceylon cinnamon and a hint of ginger, and rolled in a snowy coat of shredded coconut. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's barely any cleanup and no oven required. Many packaged energy balls and date-based snacks are made in facilities that also handle tree nuts, which can make label-reading feel like a part-time job — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out specifically; it's softer and more floral than the cassia variety, and it really shines against the caramel depth of the dates. A short chill in the fridge firms them up beautifully, giving you a satisfying, slightly chewy texture that holds together when you grab one on the go. They're sweet enough to feel like a treat but grounded enough in whole ingredients to snack on without guilt.
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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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