Chicken Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
Tropical, chewy, and naturally sweet, these no-bake bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Medjool dates and dried mango do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a rich, caramel-fruity base that gets a bright lift from fresh lime juice and zest. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting, while coconut oil and shredded coconut give each ball that satisfying, slightly chewy coating. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's no baking, no fuss, and very little cleanup. These are completely plant-based and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no hidden animal proteins or processed fillers to second-guess. After a quick roll in shredded coconut and a short chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfect little bites that are easy to pack, share, or stash for the week.
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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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