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Coconut Sugar Cinnamon Cake Bites {Gluten Free}

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: May 16, 2018

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These cake bites start with a gluten free cake mix that’s doctored up with cinnamon and coconut sugar. As a result, the recipe requires little effort and uses simple ingredients. They’re a perfectly delicious bite-sized dessert!

A blend of  Coconut oil, gluten free vanilla cake mix, melted peanut butter, coconut sugar, and gluten free cinnamon grahams. White chocolate drizzle optional, but also a total game changer!

 
 
Coconut Sugar Cinnamon Cake Bites in a dish being held by a woman.

Cake Bites Ingredients

Coconut Sugar Cinnamon Cake Bites require little effort to make, and just a few simple ingredients.

  • Coconut oil
  • gluten free vanilla cake mix
  • melted peanut butter
  • coconut sugar or monkfruit sugar
  • gluten free cinnamon grahams

Oh and I added in melted white chocolate and coconut whipped cream. You know, for a cake parfait trifle of sorts. The fancy “trifle” cup staring you straight in the face right above. It’s a bonus, because don’t we love bonuses? YESSSS!

Coconut Sugar Cinnamon Cake Bites

But before I dive deeper into the refined sugar free cake bites recipe, I have to ask…

Did you notice anything different these past two weeks? Recipe-wise? Let me fill you in.

You see, these past 2 weeks we’ve been hosting the superfood meal plan challenge. I did my best to post all the super duper healthy spring recipes and such. No desserts. GASP!

Well, now that the challenge is over, we can celebrate a wee bit. Hence these “healthier” cake bites. Cake bites that kinda taste like churros and coffee cake combined. More on that topic later.

Anyway, we will be posting a recipe of the challenge soon, but in the meantime, grab a bite (or 2) and let’s enjoy life’s simple pleasures. AKA, mini desserts.

These Cinnamon Coconut Refined Sugar Free Cake Bites are quick to make for parties, family gatherings, and gifting to neighbors! Oh, and they’re vegan friendly. Handy dandy, I know.

plate of bite sized pieces of refined sugar free cake with coconut sugar and cinnamon

Think of them as a healthy version of fair food. Part churro, part fritter, part blue ribbon white cake. You’re drooling now, right? For the record, I’m now OKAY with healthier fair food (just gluten free, of course).

Convenience in Gluten Free Cake Mix

The “cake” base of refined sugar free cake bites is made with my vegan coconut cake recipe , minus the citrus and shredded coconut. And of course, there are a few yummy add-ins, since gluten free recipes and no bake bites are my specialty!

bites of gluten free cake drizzled with cinnamon and white chocolate

We’ve added in melted peanut butter to hold the crumbled cake all together. I might have swirled in some white chocolate as well. A pretty tasty way to bind ingredients, not to toot my own horn!

batter for making a gluten free cake bites recipe

Then after we form the batter into balls/bites, we roll each bite in crushed gluten free cinnamon graham crackers and drizzle a little white chocolate on top. Gah, these are soooo good!!

Literally OUT OF THIS WORLD! Or if you fancy, add them to a trifle dish with a few dollops of coconut whipped cream.

How to make refined sugar free cake bites

Making the cake bites is SO simple; it takes 3 EASY STEPS.

cake bites before coating on a cookie tray

  1. FIRST make the gluten free vanilla cake (with vegan option) making sure to NOT to over bake it. The key is to slightly UNDER BAKE the cake so it isn’t dried out, making it easier for rolling.
  2. Once the cake is cool, add the peanut butter and roll the mixture into balls/bites, roll in graham cracker crumbs and freeze for 20 minutes.
  3. AFTER they set, drizzle with melted white chocolate.

That’s it! And if you’re curious, I suggest using Ghirardelli or Green and Black Organic White Chocolate! You just can’t beat either. Plus both contain natural ingredients.

BONUS! Lots of healthy fats from the coconut oil and peanut butter, and protein to keep you full! Just had to sneak that in! Okay, find someone to spoil and go make them refined sugar free cake bites, mmm K?

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coconut sugar cinnamon cake bites on a white tray

Gluten Free Cinnamon Cake Bites


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: (22-26 cake balls)
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Description

These cinnamon cake bites are super easy to make by doctoring up a gluten free cake mix. We use cinnamon and coconut sugar for a warm, sweet taste.


Ingredients

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  • Grain free or gluten free cake mix one box
  • 1–2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 oz white chocolate (vegan option)
  • ¼ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • Pinch of cocoa powder (2 teaspoons)
  • 2– 3 Tablespoons + melted butter or coconut oil
  • 185 grams/6 ounces of gluten free cinnamon graham crackers (1 ½ – 2 cups crushed)
  • Pinch of sea salt and cinnamon
  • Coconut sugar to coat
  • Optional powdered sugar (sugar free option)
  • Optional additional melted white chocolate to drizzle
  • For trifle option, layer with my coconut whip frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake gluten free cake according to instructions with 1 + tablespoon extra cinnamon added to cake mix. BAKING NOTE– pull the cake out of the oven a little early so the batter is softer, for mixing.  See notes for eggless option.
  2. Once cake is baked, set aside to cool. Then place cake in a bowl and tear into pieces, creating a crumbling batter. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl in a small bowl combine white chocolate and peanut butter. Melt in microwave in 30 set increments until mixture is melted and can be combined smoothly.
  4. If the white chocolate and peanut butter is too thick to melt, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil, stir, and heat again until smooth. This also can be melted on the stove.
  5. Pour the white chocolate peanut butter mix over the crumbled cinnamon cake and mix together with spoon or hands if needed. The batter should then be ready to mix and roll into balls/bites.
  6. Roll mixture into balls. About the size of a golf size ball (or smaller). Place on cookie sheet and place in freezer to set.
  7. While the cake bites or chilling, make the cinnamon sugar graham cracker crust coating. Grind the graham crackers in a food processor or crush in ziplock bag. Place crumbs in large bowl. Add a ½ tablespoon more cinnamon and/or coconut sugar.
  8. Next, in a small bowl,  melt the coconut oil butter.
  9. After the cake bites have cooled, take them out of the fridge/freezer and roll each bite in butter/coconut oil then the crushed cinnamon graham crackers.
  10. Place the cakes bites back on cookie sheet. Repeat coating process for all cake bites. Then place in the fridge or freezer for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove and drizzle with extra melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, and serve or store for later. Store in airtight container. Best kept in fridge or freezer for up to 10 -14 days.
  12. For trifle with cinnamon cake bites, layer in a jar or glass with coconut whip! YUM!

Notes

For vegan cake option

Follow instructions for my gluten free vegan cake option, minus the coconut and lemon. Add cinnamon instead.  You can still use the boxed cake mix, but instead of eggs, try using 2 teaspoon vinegar, and bake for at least 30 minutes in an 8×8 or 9×13 greased pan. Remember you will use the cake partially under cooked, so it’s okay if it doesn’t rise much.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: snack
  • Cuisine: American

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Close up view cinnamon cake bites on tray, front cake bite has bite taken out to show inside texture.
A woman holding a pedestal glass filled with cinnamon cake bites coated in white chocolate topped with ice cream.

What’s your favorite fair food? Don’t answer that. It might cause extreme cravings.

Have you tried making your own refined sugar free cake bites before?

Cheers!

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  1. Nicole

    11/19/2022 at 8:42 AM

    they are not refined sugar free when the cake mix you are using contains sugar.. if you use the cake mix the link takes you to the first ingredient is sugar..

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      11/19/2022 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks for catching that Nicole! That link is incorrect. It should be linked to simple mills cake mix instead. https://www.simplemills.com/Shop/Product/Vanilla-Cupcake-Cake-Mix.aspx The they use coconut sugar. We’re actually in the middle of updating and/or correcting links so thank you.

      Reply
  2. product key

    06/20/2018 at 10:54 PM

    Wow! This can be one particular of the most useful blogs We’love ever arrive across on this subject. Actually Excellent. I am also a specialist in this topic therefore I can understand your effort.

    ★★★★★

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  3. gerry speirs

    05/22/2018 at 2:24 PM

    there’s no limit on these right???

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/23/2018 at 1:10 PM

      exactly!

      Reply
  4. [email protected]

    05/21/2018 at 10:16 PM

    I need! I need! Also, your photos BLOW ME AWAYYYYY.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/22/2018 at 3:30 PM

      I will always save you some. And girl, you are too good to me. You BLOW ME AWAY! 😛

      Reply
  5. Gaby Dalkin

    05/21/2018 at 9:06 PM

    These look UNREAL!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/23/2018 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks friend!

      Reply
  6. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

    05/21/2018 at 12:53 PM

    You had me at “melted peanut butter”. Lol. These look dangerously too easy to eat! 🙂

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  7. Lexi

    05/21/2018 at 12:30 PM

    Unbelievably gorgeous!!!!!!!

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  8. Maria

    05/21/2018 at 11:01 AM

    I want these NOW!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/21/2018 at 1:52 PM

      I’ll deliver. 😉

      Reply
  9. Carolyn

    05/21/2018 at 8:45 AM

    Little bite-sized balls of happiness!

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  10. Jennifer Blake

    05/18/2018 at 3:49 PM

    These won’t last long. Maybe not even till dessert!

    Reply
  11. Suzy

    05/17/2018 at 9:51 PM

    These are perfection!

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  12. Joanne

    05/17/2018 at 8:18 PM

    All the flavors in here are perfect and I love the texture too!

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  13. Jennifer Farley

    05/17/2018 at 7:48 PM

    Those look SO yummy!

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  14. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

    05/17/2018 at 2:43 PM

    Oh my goodness these are GLORIOUS! I love anything with cinnamon and sugar!

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  15. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

    05/17/2018 at 10:40 AM

    Pinned! These sound like such a tasty treat 🙂

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/17/2018 at 11:06 AM

      I wish I could deliver!

      Reply
  16. Cassie Thuvan Tran

    05/17/2018 at 10:32 AM

    Hey, my roommate used to make cornbread out of yellow cake mix! Her recipe was actually REALLY yummy, haha. I think these coconut sugar cinnamon cake bites look incredible–you could also try to shape it like a funnel cake, maybe? Not sure how that would turn out! Even if everything falls apart, what matters is that it tastes good!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/17/2018 at 11:00 AM

      OMG now i am so trying that next!

      Reply
  17. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    05/17/2018 at 7:37 AM

    Yuuuuuummmm. YUM.

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/17/2018 at 11:09 AM

      Mama needs these for those late night feedings. just sayin…

      Reply
  18. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    05/16/2018 at 7:45 PM

    I went on a cake ball kick a few years ago… boozy balls, obviously. I used red wine and then sparkling. That said, it’s been WAY too long since I’ve made them, and I LOVE this flavors idea. I bet I could booze them up with Kahlua, too. Mwhahaha!

    P.S. I HATE when I accidentally hit publish. Good times.

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/16/2018 at 11:13 PM

      dude, i need to just retire now. Not my week.

      Reply
  19. Natalie

    05/16/2018 at 2:36 PM

    These cake bites look so delicious and such a great snack! YUM!

    Reply
  20. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    05/16/2018 at 10:40 AM

    I think if I made these I would eat them all at once. Is that wrong? P.S. glad you got your recipes back!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/16/2018 at 10:44 AM

      I kinda did! And yes, recipes are back! Just not updated with new info and links. AHHH! Here we go again. LOL

      Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/16/2018 at 10:47 AM

      and OMG i didn’t even mean to publish this post yet. It wasn’t finished.. Hahaha, this week is a mess!

      Reply

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