Beef Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are a tropical dream — chewy Medjool dates and dried mango blended with coconut oil, fresh lime juice, and a hint of ginger, then rolled in shredded coconut for a snowy, textured finish. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based, so there's zero concern about animal proteins sneaking into your snack rotation. The food processor does all the heavy lifting, pulling everything into a sticky, cohesive dough that rolls into perfect little spheres with almost no effort. A quick chill in the fridge firms them up beautifully, giving you a satisfying bite that holds together without any baking required. The lime zest and fresh juice cut right through the natural sweetness of the fruit, keeping the flavor bright and balanced rather than cloying. They're ideal for meal-prepped snacking, lunchboxes, or a light dessert when you want something that feels indulgent but is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients.
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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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