Hazelnut Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little burst of the tropics — chewy dried mango, bright lime zest, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and creamy coconut butter all rolled into one satisfying little ball. The base comes together in a food processor, so there's minimal effort between you and a tray of these golden, fragrant snacks. Mashed banana acts as a natural binder alongside cassava flour, keeping everything grain-free and wholesome without any of the nut-based ingredients that show up in so many store-bought energy balls. That's great news if you're navigating tree nut concerns, since every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. A quick roll in extra shredded coconut gives them a snowy, textured finish that makes them look as good as they taste. After just 30 minutes in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly portable snacks that hold their shape whether you're packing them for a road trip or just grabbing one from the fridge between meetings. Honey and vanilla powder round out the sweetness naturally, so these feel indulgent without trying too hard.
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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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