Soy Free Mango-Lime Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are bright, tropical, and genuinely hard to stop eating. 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 things lively. A hint of ground ginger ties it all together in a way that feels almost fancy for something this easy to make. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled in shredded coconut, and just needs a quick chill in the fridge before they're ready to go. Soy has a way of sneaking into packaged snack balls and energy bites through additives and coatings, but every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of it. They're a great make-ahead treat to keep in the fridge for a quick snack, a lunchbox addition, or something sweet after dinner without any of the usual label-reading stress.
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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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