BHA & BHT Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These tropical no-bake bites pack a serious punch of bright, fruity flavor — chewy Medjool dates and dried mango come together with fresh lime juice and zest for a snack that tastes like a beach vacation in every bite. The ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting, while the unsweetened shredded coconut coating gives each ball a satisfying texture on the outside. Avoiding BHA and BHT can be genuinely tricky with packaged snack foods, since those preservatives show up in a surprising number of store-bought energy balls and dried fruit products. Making these at home means you control every single ingredient, and this short, clean list gives you nothing to second-guess. The whole process happens in a food processor, so there's minimal cleanup and no baking required — just blend, roll, coat, and chill. After about 30 minutes in the fridge they firm up beautifully and hold their shape, making them easy to pack for lunches, road trips, or an afternoon pick-me-up. They're the kind of snack you'll want to keep a batch of on hand at all times.
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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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