Carrageenan Free Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a handful of wholesome pantry staples can turn into something genuinely craveable. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here — they're naturally sticky and sweet, binding everything together without any additives or thickeners that tend to sneak into store-bought snack bars and energy balls. Rolled oats add a satisfying chew, shredded coconut brings a light tropical note, and a pinch of cardamom gives the whole thing a warm, almost exotic depth that makes them feel a little more special than your average snack. The food processor does most of the work, and a quick roll in extra coconut gives each ball a pretty, snowy finish. After a short chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly poppable little rounds that hold together beautifully. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so you can feel confident about exactly what you're eating — no label-reading required.
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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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