Seed Oil Free Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are chewy, naturally sweet, and fragrant with cardamom and vanilla — the kind of snack that disappears fast once it hits the fridge. The only fat in the recipe is coconut oil, which means you're completely clear of the refined vegetable and seed oils that sneak into so many packaged energy balls and granola bars. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here, binding everything together with their caramel-like richness so there's no need for syrups or binders you'd rather avoid. Rolled oats and shredded coconut add body and a satisfying chew, while a quick roll in extra coconut gives each ball a snowy, slightly crisp exterior. The food processor does most of the work, and a short chill in the refrigerator is all it takes to get them perfectly firm and ready to eat. They're an easy make-ahead treat that stores beautifully, so you can batch them once and snack clean all week long.
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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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