Mushroom Free Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are sweet, chewy, and just a little exotic thanks to a whisper of cardamom and vanilla powder running through every bite. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here — they're naturally sticky and caramel-rich, binding everything together without any added sugar or syrup. Rolled oats give the mixture a satisfying, slightly hearty texture, while shredded coconut and melted coconut oil round out that tropical, nutty flavor. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled into tidy little balls, and then chills in the fridge until firm — no oven required. For anyone navigating a fungi-free lifestyle, snack foods can be a minefield of unexpected additives and fillers, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. A final roll in shredded coconut gives each ball a pretty, snowy coating that makes them look far more impressive than the effort involved. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll have an energizing, grab-and-go treat ready whenever a 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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