Peanut Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are bright, chewy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without any of the guilt. Medjool dates and dried mango do all the heavy lifting here, creating a naturally sticky base that holds together beautifully with a little coconut oil and a hit of fresh lime. The ground ginger and lime zest add a subtle zing that keeps each ball from tasting one-note — it's tropical in the best possible way. Rolling them in shredded coconut gives a satisfying texture on the outside that contrasts perfectly with the soft, chewy center. Store-bought energy balls and snack bites can be a minefield when it comes to shared equipment and undisclosed allergens, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. This recipe keeps things clean and simple — every ingredient is straightforward, and the food processor does most of the work in under a minute. After a quick chill in the fridge, you've got a batch of firm, snackable bites that are easy to grab on the go or pack into a lunchbox without a second thought.
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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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