Barley Free Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack that disappears from the fridge faster than you can make them. Sticky Medjool dates form the naturally sweet base, binding everything together with rolled oats, shredded coconut, and a warm hint of cardamom — no added sugar, no baking, no fuss. The coconut oil gives them a satisfying richness, while the vanilla powder and sea salt round out every bite in the best way. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, it's worth noting that rolled oats are naturally free of barley, making this a treat you can enjoy without second-guessing the ingredient list. A quick pulse in the food processor, a roll through shredded coconut, and thirty minutes in the fridge is all it takes to go from pantry staples to something that genuinely feels like a little indulgence. Keep a batch chilled and ready for afternoon snack attacks, lunchbox additions, or a two-bite dessert that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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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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