Pork Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
Tropical and bright, these no-bake energy bites pack a serious punch of flavor from chewy Medjool dates, tangy dried mango, and a hit of fresh lime zest and juice. The combination of coconut oil and shredded coconut gives each ball a rich, satisfying texture that firms up beautifully in the fridge. Ground ginger adds just enough warmth to balance the sweetness, making these taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning required — just wholesome, plant-based pantry staples doing all the work. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a quick roll in shredded coconut gives them that gorgeous snowy finish. They're ideal for meal prepping a week's worth of snacks, popping into lunchboxes, or serving on a dessert platter when you want something sweet that still feels a little virtuous.
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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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