Alpha Gal Friendly Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
Tropical and bright, these no-bake bites pack a serious punch of flavor from sweet Medjool dates, chewy dried mango, and a zippy hit of fresh lime juice and zest. The combination of coconut oil and shredded coconut gives each ball a satisfying richness that feels indulgent without a single ingredient that would trigger an alpha-gal reaction — no mammalian meat, dairy, or gelatin anywhere in sight. That can be a real challenge with store-bought energy balls and snack bars, which often sneak in whey, milk solids, or other animal-derived binders, so making your own is genuinely worth it. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting here, bringing everything together into a sticky, cohesive dough that rolls beautifully. A quick roll in extra shredded coconut gives each ball a snowy, slightly crunchy coating that makes them look as good as they taste. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they firm up perfectly — ready to stash in a container for snacking all week long. The gentle warmth of ground ginger ties the mango and lime together in a way that feels almost like a tropical vacation in every bite.
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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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