Vegetarian Tropical Coconut Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are a little taste of the tropics packed into a single, satisfying mouthful. Chewy dried mango, sweet ripe banana, and bright lime zest come together with warming Ceylon cinnamon and ginger for a flavor combination that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Cassava flour and coconut butter give the dough just enough body to roll into neat little balls that firm up beautifully in the fridge — no oven required. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, making this an incredibly low-effort recipe that still feels a little impressive when you set them out. Rolling them in an extra coat of shredded coconut adds a snowy finish and a satisfying texture contrast. They're the kind of snack you can meal-prep on a Sunday and reach for all week long, whether you need a pre-workout boost or an afternoon pick-me-up that actually tastes like a treat.
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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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