Pescatarian Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are bright, tropical, and genuinely addictive — the kind of snack that disappears from the fridge faster than you expect. Medjool dates and dried mango bring natural sweetness and a chewy, fudgy texture, while fresh lime juice and zest cut right through with a citrusy punch that keeps every bite feeling light. A hint of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make the flavor feel layered rather than one-note. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's no baking, no stovetop, and very little cleanup. Rolling each ball in shredded coconut gives them a satisfying finish that looks polished without requiring any real effort. Once they've chilled in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly snackable little rounds that hold their shape and travel well. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or just need something sweet that doesn't feel like a compromise, these deliver every time.
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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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