Low Sugar Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These little bites prove that skipping refined sugar doesn't mean skipping sweetness. Medjool dates and dried mango bring all the natural caramel-fruity richness you could want, while fresh lime juice and zest cut right through with a bright, citrusy punch that keeps every bite lively. Ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make the flavor feel layered and intentional rather than one-note. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, rolled into neat little balls and coated in unsweetened shredded coconut for a satisfying, slightly chewy texture with a snowy finish. Chilling them for thirty minutes is the only patience required, and the result is a firm, portable treat that holds its shape beautifully. They're the kind of thing you can keep in the fridge all week and grab whenever a craving hits — no label-reading required, because you made every single ingredient choice yourself.
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12 servings
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- ¾ cup dried mango, roughly chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Check the dates: if they feel firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Firm dates will not blend smoothly.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, dried mango, 3/4 cup of the shredded coconut, coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, ground ginger, and sea salt to a food processor. Process for 45–60 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until the mixture comes together into a sticky, uniform mass that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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