Sesame Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are a serious tropical treat — chewy Medjool dates and dried mango blended with coconut oil, fresh lime juice, and a hint of ginger create a sticky, fragrant base that tastes like a vacation in every bite. The outside gets rolled in shredded coconut for a satisfying texture contrast that makes them feel far more indulgent than they actually are. For anyone navigating sesame-free eating, energy balls and snack bites can be a minefield at health food stores and cafés, where tahini and sesame seeds show up constantly. Every ingredient here is naturally free of that concern — just fruit, coconut, citrus, and warm spice working together beautifully. The food processor does all the heavy lifting, and a quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to get them firm and ready to eat. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a grab-and-go snack that holds up all week.
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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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