Xanthan Gum 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 do all the heavy lifting here — their natural caramel-like sweetness binds everything together without any added sugar or stabilizers, which means no gums of any kind are needed to hold the dough together. 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 layered and genuinely interesting. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in under a minute, then gets rolled in shredded coconut for a satisfying texture on the outside. A short chill in the refrigerator firms them up into neat, snackable balls that are easy to pack, share, or stash in the back of the fridge for whenever a craving hits. They're the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you can actually pronounce.
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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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