High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a snackable, one-inch ball — chewy dried mango, bright lime zest, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and creamy coconut butter all rolled into one seriously satisfying treat. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally sweetened, so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix. The banana and a touch of honey do all the heavy lifting in the sweetness department, delivering real, recognizable flavor without any of the processed syrup shortcuts that sneak into so many packaged energy snacks. Cassava flour keeps the dough just sturdy enough to roll cleanly, while the shredded coconut coating adds a gorgeous texture and a little extra chew. A quick pulse in the food processor brings everything together, and after a short chill in the fridge they're firm, portable, and ready to grab whenever you need a boost. They're the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients you can actually feel good about eating.
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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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