Gut Friendly Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites bring serious tropical flavor with dried mango, fresh banana, lime zest, and warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger — the kind of snack that tastes indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Cassava flour keeps the dough together without relying on grains or legumes, making it a smart choice for anyone navigating a sensitive digestive system. Coconut butter and unsweetened shredded coconut add richness and healthy fats that help keep energy steady rather than spiking and crashing. The honey and vanilla powder bring just enough sweetness to feel like a treat, while the ginger and cinnamon lend a gentle warmth that's as soothing as it is delicious. Everything comes together in a food processor, gets rolled into little balls, and firms up in the fridge — no oven, no complicated technique, no stress. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut gives each bite a satisfying texture and a beautiful finish that makes them look far fancier than the effort required.
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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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