Artificial Food Coloring Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
Bright, tropical, and naturally sweet, these no-bake bites deliver serious flavor from nothing but whole-food ingredients. Medjool dates and dried mango do all the heavy lifting in the sweetness department, so there's zero need for dyes, syrups, or anything artificial to make them look or taste vibrant. A hit of fresh lime juice and zest keeps things lively, while ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make each bite interesting. The coating of unsweetened shredded coconut gives them a satisfying texture and a clean, snowy finish — no food coloring required to make them look gorgeous on a plate. If you've ever squinted at the ingredient list on a store-bought energy ball wondering what "color added" actually means, this recipe is your answer. Everything goes into a food processor, rolls into balls, and chills until firm — straightforward enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to bring to a gathering.
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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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