Sesame Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a single, poppable treat. Dried mango and fresh banana bring natural sweetness, while lime zest and a hint of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give every bite a bright, warming kick. Coconut butter and shredded coconut hold everything together into a satisfyingly chewy, rich dough that needs zero baking — just a quick chill in the fridge. Cassava flour keeps the texture just right and makes the whole recipe completely grain-free as a bonus. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, store-bought energy balls and protein snacks can be a minefield of hidden tahini or sesame seed coatings, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. A quick roll through extra shredded coconut before chilling gives them a gorgeous, snowy finish that looks as good as it tastes. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a ready-to-grab snack all week long.
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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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