Soy Free Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a one-inch ball — chewy dried mango, bright lime zest, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a double hit of coconut make every bite feel like a mini vacation. The base comes together entirely in a food processor, so there's minimal cleanup and no oven required. Ripe banana acts as a natural binder alongside coconut butter and honey, meaning the whole thing holds together beautifully without any soy-based additives or protein powders that sneak into so many store-bought energy snacks. Cassava flour keeps the texture just right — sturdy enough to roll, soft enough to bite through — and a quick roll in extra shredded coconut gives the outside a satisfying, slightly toasted finish. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they're firm, set, and ready to grab on the way out the door. Whether you're fueling a workout, packing a lunchbox, or just craving something sweet that won't derail your day, these deliver serious flavor with a completely clean ingredient list.
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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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