Lupin Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are a tropical dream — chewy Medjool dates and dried mango blended with shredded coconut, a hit of fresh lime juice and zest, and a whisper of ground ginger that ties everything together beautifully. The result is a naturally sweet, fruit-forward snack that feels indulgent without relying on any refined sugar or processed fillers. Lupin flour has quietly crept into a surprising number of packaged energy balls and health snack bars, making store-bought options tricky to navigate — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The food processor does the heavy lifting, bringing the sticky mixture together in under a minute before you roll it into smooth, coconut-dusted spheres. A quick chill in the fridge firms them up perfectly, so they hold their shape and have that satisfying bite when you pop one in your mouth. They're ideal for meal-prepped snacking, lunchboxes, or a post-dinner treat when you want something sweet but light.
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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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