Capsaicin Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a single, satisfying mouthful. Dried mango, ripe banana, and lime zest bring a bright, fruity sweetness, while shredded coconut and coconut butter give each ball a rich, chewy texture that feels genuinely indulgent. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add warmth without any heat, making these a perfect snack for anyone who needs to avoid capsaicin entirely — no peppers, no spice blends to second-guess, just clean and naturally flavorful ingredients throughout. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's minimal effort and almost no cleanup. Cassava flour keeps the dough nicely pliable and holds everything together once the balls are rolled and chilled. After just 30 minutes in the refrigerator they firm up beautifully, ready to grab straight from the fridge whenever you need a quick energy boost. Roll them in extra shredded coconut for a snowy finish that makes them look as good as they taste.
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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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