Mediterranean Diet Friendly Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites pack a serious punch of tropical flavor, blending chewy dried mango, ripe banana, and bright lime zest into a snackable little ball that tastes like a vacation. The combination of coconut butter and shredded coconut gives each piece a rich, satisfying texture without leaning on any refined ingredients or processed fillers. Honey and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger round out the flavor in a way that feels indulgent but is genuinely wholesome. A quick pulse in the food processor brings everything together into a sticky, rollable dough — no oven required, just a short chill in the fridge. This kind of snack fits naturally into a plant-forward eating pattern that leans on whole fruits, healthy fats, and minimally processed ingredients, which is exactly what makes it such a smart grab-and-go option. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut is optional, but it adds a gorgeous snowy finish and a little extra chew that's hard to resist.
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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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