Citric Acid Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are a genuinely fun treat to make — tropical, fragrant, and satisfying in a way that feels indulgent without being heavy. Ripe banana and coconut butter bind everything together naturally, while dried mango brings a chewy, sun-sweet bite that makes each ball feel like a little vacation. A touch of lime zest, Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger layer in warmth and brightness without relying on any citrus juice or acidic additives that can sneak into store-bought snacks and supplements. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, packaged energy bites and protein balls are notoriously tricky territory — citric acid shows up as a preservative or flavor enhancer in so many of them. This recipe sidesteps that entirely by leaning on whole, minimally processed ingredients that bring their own natural flavor. Cassava flour keeps the texture just right, and a quick chill in the fridge firms everything up beautifully. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut gives a lovely finish and a little extra texture with zero fuss.
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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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