Almond Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are bright, tropical, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Medjool dates and dried mango bring natural sweetness and a chewy, fudgy texture, while fresh lime juice and zest cut right through with a zippy citrus punch. A touch of ground ginger and sea salt round everything out so the flavor is layered rather than one-note. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled in shredded coconut, and firms up in the fridge — no baking, no fuss. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, energy balls can be a minefield since so many recipes lean heavily on almond flour or cashew butter as the base. This one skips all of that entirely, relying on coconut in two forms to deliver richness and that satisfying coating without a single nut in sight. Keep a batch chilled and you've got a grab-and-go treat that tastes like a vacation.
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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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