Yeast Free Coconut Date Balls with Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla
These no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying sweet treat doesn't need a long ingredient list or any time in the oven. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — their natural caramel-like sweetness binds everything together without any added sugar, syrup, or leavening agents. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, and the vanilla powder and ground ginger round out the flavor in a way that feels genuinely indulgent. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, packaged snacks and baked goods can be a minefield of hidden fermented ingredients, so having a go-to treat made entirely from whole, recognizable foods is a real relief. The food processor does most of the work in under a minute, and a quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to get that perfectly firm, rollable texture. Finished in a coat of shredded coconut, they look polished enough to serve at a gathering but are honestly just as good eaten straight from the fridge on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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