Pregnancy Friendly Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a dream when you need something sweet, satisfying, and genuinely nourishing all at once. Dried mango, ripe banana, and a hit of lime zest give them a bright, tropical flavor that feels indulgent without leaning on anything you'd need to second-guess during pregnancy. Coconut butter and shredded coconut bring healthy fats and a chewy richness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add warmth that's gentle on a sensitive stomach. Cassava flour keeps the whole thing grain-free and easy to digest, which is a quiet win when your body is already working overtime. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and a quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to get them perfectly firm and rollable. Keep a batch stashed in the refrigerator and you've got an easy grab-and-go snack ready whenever a craving hits between meals.
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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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