Celery Free Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a handful of wholesome pantry ingredients can turn into something genuinely craveable. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness and act as the glue that holds everything together, while rolled oats add just enough chew and body to make each ball satisfying. A whisper of cardamom and vanilla powder gives the whole batch a warmly spiced, almost exotic depth that keeps you reaching for one more. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a quick roll in shredded coconut finishes them off with a snowy, slightly chewy coating. Celery and its derivatives are nowhere near this recipe — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes it a genuinely stress-free treat to prepare and share. After a short chill in the fridge they firm up beautifully, making them easy to pack, gift, or just stash for whenever a sweet craving hits.
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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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