Black Pepper Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a single, poppable ball — chewy dried mango, creamy coconut butter, bright lime zest, and a gentle warmth from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger all come together in the most satisfying way. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity, snack time can feel like a minefield, since so many store-bought energy balls and protein bites rely on spice blends that sneak it in. Here, every bit of heat and complexity comes from ingredients you can see and control, with zero need for that particular spice. The food processor does the heavy lifting, breaking the mango down into sticky little pieces that act as a natural binder alongside ripe banana and honey. Cassava flour keeps the texture just right — firm enough to roll, soft enough to bite through — and a final roll in shredded coconut gives each ball a gorgeous, snowy finish. A quick chill in the fridge is all it takes before they're ready to grab and go, making them ideal for lunchboxes, pre-workout fuel, or an afternoon treat that actually feels indulgent.
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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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