Lupin Free Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a short ingredient list can deliver serious flavor. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness, while cardamom and vanilla powder add a warm, almost exotic depth that makes each ball taste far more sophisticated than the effort involved. The rolled oats give just enough chew and body, and a generous coat of shredded coconut on the outside adds a satisfying texture with every bite. Because the whole thing comes together in a food processor and sets in the fridge, there's no oven required and very little cleanup to deal with. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, these are a genuinely safe treat — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no grain flours or legume-derived fillers hiding in the mix. They're great as an afternoon snack, a lunchbox addition, or a naturally sweet finish to a meal. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll be reaching for them all week.
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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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