Celery Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are a little taste of the tropics packed into one satisfying bite. Dried mango, lime zest, and a double hit of coconut give them a bright, sunny flavor that feels indulgent without being heavy, while ripe banana and honey bring just enough natural sweetness to hold everything together. Ground ginger and Ceylon cinnamon add a gentle warmth that makes each bite more interesting than your average snack ball. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's minimal effort between you and a batch of 24 ready-to-grab treats. Cassava flour keeps the texture just right — sturdy enough to roll cleanly but still soft and chewy once they set. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut before chilling gives them a beautiful finish and a little extra texture on the outside. Stash them in the fridge and you've got an easy, crowd-pleasing snack that's completely free of celery and any of its sneaky derivatives.
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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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