Capsaicin Free Mango Coconut Date Truffles
These no-bake truffles are a genuinely dreamy little treat — chewy, tropical, and rich with the natural sweetness of Medjool dates and dried mango. The coconut oil binds everything together into a smooth, fudgy center, while a roll in shredded coconut gives each ball a satisfying, snowy finish. Warm spice notes from Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough depth to keep things interesting without any heat whatsoever, making these a perfect pick for anyone who needs to avoid capsaicin entirely. So many store-bought energy balls and chocolate truffles sneak in chili extracts or "warming blends" that can be hard to spot on a label — here, every single ingredient is visible and intentional. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's minimal effort between you and a batch of something genuinely special. A short chill in the fridge is all it takes to firm them up into neat, rollable bites that look far more impressive than the work involved.
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16 servings
For the truffles
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup dried mango, roughly chopped
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For rolling
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- 1
If your dates feel firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Roughly chop the dried mango into smaller pieces so the food processor can handle them evenly.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, dried mango, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, vanilla powder, ground ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt to a food processor. Process for 60–90 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through, until the mixture comes together into a sticky, uniform mass that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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