Peanut Free Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These no-bake bites are the kind of treat you can feel genuinely good about reaching for — naturally sweet from Medjool dates, warmly spiced with Ceylon cinnamon and a hint of ginger, and finished with a fragrant vanilla powder that makes the whole thing smell incredible. The texture is dense and fudgy on the inside with a light, toasted coconut coating that gives every bite a satisfying chew. Store-bought energy balls and snack bars can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and hidden nut ingredients, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with a short list of whole-food ingredients you can read at a glance. Everything comes together in a food processor in under a minute, then a quick roll and a chill in the fridge is all it takes. They're naturally free from any nut-based ingredients, so you can pack them in a lunchbox or bring them to a gathering without second-guessing the label. The coconut oil helps bind everything into a smooth, rollable dough that sets up beautifully firm after just 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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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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