Mustard Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a single, satisfying ball — chewy dried mango, creamy coconut butter, and a bright hit of lime zest all rolled into one. Mashed banana acts as a natural binder alongside cassava flour, so the texture is soft and cohesive without relying on anything processed or hard to pronounce. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give each bite a gentle warmth that keeps things interesting well beyond the first one. For anyone navigating condiment and spice blends that often sneak in unexpected ingredients, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every component is whole and easy to verify. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and a quick chill in the refrigerator is all it takes to bring them together into firm, rollable little spheres. Rolling them in an extra coat of shredded coconut is optional, but it adds a gorgeous snowy finish and a satisfying chew. Stash them in the fridge and you've got an energizing snack ready to grab whenever hunger strikes.
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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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