Paraben Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites pack a serious tropical punch, layering chewy dried mango, bright lime zest, and warm Ceylon cinnamon into every single bite. Ripe banana acts as a natural binder alongside coconut butter and honey, so the whole thing comes together without any synthetic additives or preservatives that can sneak into store-bought energy snacks. Cassava flour keeps the texture just right — sturdy enough to roll cleanly but still soft and satisfying once they set in the fridge. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, breaking the mango down into sticky little pieces that hold the dough together beautifully. Rolling them in an extra coat of shredded coconut before chilling gives you that irresistible snowy finish and a little extra chew. Every ingredient here is straightforward and recognizable, which matters when you're being careful about what goes into your body. Pop a few in a container and you've got a genuinely delicious, fuss-free snack ready to grab whenever you need it.
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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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