Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a handful of wholesome pantry staples can turn into something genuinely craveable. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — they're naturally sticky and sweet, binding the oats and coconut together without any gums, stabilizers, or additives you'd rather avoid. A touch of cardamom and vanilla powder gives each ball a warmly spiced, almost exotic depth that makes them taste far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. The whole process happens in a food processor, so you're looking at minimal cleanup and maximum reward. Once rolled in shredded coconut and chilled until firm, they have a satisfying bite — slightly chewy in the center, lightly crisp on the outside. They're the kind of snack you can keep in the fridge all week and feel genuinely good about reaching for.
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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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