Anti Inflammatory Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that eating to support your body doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness and a dose of fiber, while rolled oats and coconut oil add staying power and healthy fats that work with you, not against you. A pinch of cardamom and vanilla powder give the whole thing a warm, almost exotic depth that makes them taste far more indulgent than they are. The food processor does the heavy lifting — just pulse, roll, and chill. Every ingredient here pulls its weight from an anti-inflammatory standpoint, with no refined sugars, no inflammatory oils, and nothing processed sneaking in through the back door. A quick roll in shredded coconut gives each ball a satisfying texture and a little extra visual appeal, making them just as good for a snack board as they are for an afternoon pick-me-up straight from the fridge.
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12 servings
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For rolling
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Spread the 1/2 cup rolling coconut in a shallow bowl or plate.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, rolled oats, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, cardamom, vanilla powder, and sea salt to a food processor. Pulse 15–20 times, then process continuously for 30–45 seconds, until the mixture clumps together and holds its shape when pressed between your fingers. If it seems dry and crumbly, add water 1 tsp at a time and pulse again.
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