Almond Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are a little taste of the tropics packed into a bite-sized treat, loaded with chewy dried mango, bright lime zest, and warm hints of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Mashed banana acts as a natural binder alongside coconut butter and honey, so every ball is sweet, satisfying, and completely free from any nut-based ingredients. Cassava flour keeps the dough sturdy and rollable without relying on almond flour or any other tree nut derivative, which makes this a genuinely safe option for anyone navigating that restriction. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting — a few quick pulses and you have a fragrant, cohesive dough ready to roll. A quick coat of extra shredded coconut gives each ball a gorgeous snowy finish and a little added texture. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they firm up beautifully, making them ideal for meal-prepped snacks, lunchboxes, or a post-workout pick-me-up you can actually feel good about.
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12 servings
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup dried mango, roughly chopped
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the dried mango to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until broken down into small, sticky pieces roughly the size of a pea.
- 2
Add the shredded coconut, mashed banana, cassava flour, coconut butter, honey, vanilla powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, lime zest, and sea salt to the food processor. Pulse 10–15 times until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky dough that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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