BHA & BHT Free Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These little no-bake bites are proof that a truly satisfying sweet treat doesn't need a long ingredient list or a hot oven. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness and a fudgy texture that holds everything together, while unsweetened shredded coconut adds chew and a subtle tropical note in every bite. Ceylon cinnamon — the softer, more aromatic variety — pairs beautifully with vanilla powder and a hint of ground ginger, giving these balls a warmth that feels almost spiced without being overpowering. For anyone navigating BHA and BHT concerns, packaged snack foods and store-bought energy balls can be a minefield of preservatives hiding in coatings, oils, and flavorings. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, minimally processed ingredients — nothing here needs a preservative because nothing here is processed enough to require one. A quick pulse in the food processor, a roll in coconut, and thirty minutes in the fridge is genuinely all it takes. Keep a batch chilled and you've got a clean, grab-and-go snack ready whenever the craving hits.
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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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