Nightshade Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake energy bites are a bright, tropical treat packed with chewy dried mango, creamy coconut butter, and a hint of lime zest that makes every bite feel like a mini vacation. The combination of mashed banana and cassava flour holds everything together beautifully without relying on any grains or nightshade-family ingredients, so they're a genuinely satisfying snack for anyone navigating that restriction. Warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle depth that keeps these from tasting one-dimensional, while the honey rounds out the sweetness just enough. A quick roll in shredded coconut gives them a pretty, textured finish that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. After a short chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly portioned little spheres that are easy to grab on the go or pack into a lunchbox. Store-bought energy balls often sneak in tomato-derived ingredients or spice blends with hidden nightshades, so making your own from this clean, straightforward ingredient list is a real win.
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12 servings
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Ā½ cup dried mango, roughly chopped
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- Ā¼ cup cassava flour
- Ā¼ cup unsweetened coconut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- Ā½ tsp vanilla powder
- Ā¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- Ā¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the dried mango to a food processor and pulse 8ā10 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 10ā15 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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