Low Iodine Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
Tropical, chewy, and naturally sweet, these no-bake energy bites are the kind of treat you can feel genuinely good about reaching for. Medjool dates and dried mango do all the heavy lifting here, binding together into a sticky, caramel-like base that gets a bright, citrusy lift from fresh lime juice and zest. A hint of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the fruit. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged snacks for dairy, certain food dyes, and iodized salt — this recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole fruits, coconut, and a small amount of fine sea salt, which is typically non-iodized. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of snacking. The food processor does most of the work in under a minute, and a quick roll in shredded coconut gives each ball a satisfying texture and a clean, finished look. After a short chill in the fridge they firm up beautifully and hold their shape, making them easy to pack, share, or stash for whenever a sweet craving hits.
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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 saltChef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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