Paleo Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These little no-bake bites are proof that eating clean doesn't mean giving up something sweet and satisfying. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — they're naturally sticky and caramel-rich, binding everything together without a drop of refined sugar or syrup. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, and paired with vanilla powder and a hint of ginger, the flavor is genuinely complex for something this simple. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled in shredded coconut, and firms up in the fridge — no oven, no fuss. Every ingredient is whole, unprocessed, and grain-free, so these fit neatly into a grain- and legume-free lifestyle without any workarounds or substitutions. They're the kind of treat you can keep stashed in the fridge all week and feel genuinely good about grabbing one (or three) whenever a 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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