Walnut Free Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are chewy, naturally sweet, and fragrant with warm cardamom and vanilla — the kind of snack that disappears fast once it hits the fridge. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here, binding everything together with their rich, caramel-like sweetness so there's no need for added sugar or sticky syrups. Rolled oats give each ball a satisfying heartiness, while shredded coconut and melted coconut oil round out the flavor with a subtle tropical note. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, and a short chill in the refrigerator is all it takes to get that perfectly firm, rollable texture. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, these are a genuinely great find — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hiding in the mix that could cause worry. Rolling the finished balls in extra shredded coconut gives them a snowy, textured coating that looks as good as it tastes. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have an easy, satisfying treat ready to grab 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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