Shellfish 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 food processor does all the heavy lifting, bringing the mixture 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 gorgeous snowy finish before they head into the fridge to firm up. Since the whole recipe is built on fruit, coconut, and a handful of pantry staples, there's nothing here that raises any concern for anyone avoiding shellfish — no sauces, no broths, no hidden seafood-derived ingredients to second-guess. They're naturally sweet, completely plant-based, and sturdy enough to pack into a lunchbox or serve at a party straight from the fridge. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a genuinely craveable snack ready to grab all week long.
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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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