Lactose Free Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a naturally sweet, satisfying treat doesn't need a drop of dairy to feel indulgent. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here — they're sticky, caramel-rich, and act as both the sweetener and the binder that holds everything together. Rolled oats add a subtle chew, while coconut oil and shredded coconut layer in a tropical warmth that pairs beautifully with the gentle heat of cardamom. A whisper of vanilla powder and sea salt rounds it all out so the flavor feels complex without any fuss. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled into tidy little spheres, and firms up in the fridge — no oven required. They're the kind of snack you can batch-make on a Sunday and reach for all week long, whether you need a post-workout bite or a late-night something sweet.
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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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