Paraben Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are a tropical dream — chewy Medjool dates and dried mango blended with toasted coconut, a hit of fresh lime, and a whisper of ginger that ties everything together. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward, which matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many packaged snacks. Every component here is whole and recognizable, from the coconut oil to the fresh lime zest, so you know exactly what you're putting in your body. The food processor does the heavy lifting, pulling everything into a sticky, cohesive dough that rolls into perfect little spheres with almost no effort. A final coat of shredded coconut gives each ball a satisfying texture and a clean, slightly sweet finish. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up beautifully and are ready to grab whenever a snack craving hits. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a week's worth of something genuinely delicious to look forward to.
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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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