Gluten Free Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These little no-bake bites are proof that the best treats are often the simplest ones. Sticky Medjool dates form the base, binding everything together with their natural caramel-like sweetness so there's no need for flour, binders, or anything processed. Ceylon cinnamon — the softer, more floral variety — pairs beautifully with vanilla powder and a hint of ground ginger, giving each ball a warmly spiced depth that feels almost festive. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in under a minute, then gets rolled in shredded coconut for a snowy, slightly chewy coating. A short chill in the fridge is all it takes to firm them up into perfectly snackable rounds. For anyone navigating a gluten-free lifestyle, these are a genuinely satisfying answer to the eternal question of what to reach for when a sweet craving hits — no label-reading required, just clean, whole ingredients you can actually recognize.
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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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