Chestnut Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are a bright, tropical treat that tastes like a vacation in every bite. Chewy dried mango, ripe banana, and a double hit of coconut come together with warming Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pop of lime zest for a flavor combination that's genuinely addictive. Cassava flour and coconut butter hold everything together without any grain or nut-based binders, making the ingredient list clean and straightforward. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, chestnut-containing products can sneak into snack bars and energy bites in surprising ways — here every ingredient is clearly plant-based and easy to verify. A quick pulse in the food processor, a short chill in the fridge, and you've got two dozen little bites ready to grab on busy mornings or toss into a lunchbox. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut gives a satisfying texture and a pretty finish that makes them look far more effort-intensive than they actually are.
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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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