Chicken Free Vegan Dried Mango Slices
Sweet, tangy, and just a little addictive, these homemade dried mango slices are the kind of snack you'll find yourself reaching for all day long. Ripe mangoes get tossed in a bright mixture of fresh lime juice, maple syrup, and sea salt before a long, slow oven dehydration transforms them into deeply orange, chewy, leathery strips with an incredible concentrated flavor. The optional chili powder adds a subtle kick that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness — it's a combination that feels almost gourmet for something so simple. Since this is an entirely plant-based recipe built from whole fruit and pantry staples, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess about what's in your snack. Store-bought dried mango often comes loaded with added sugars, preservatives, or vague "natural flavors," so making your own means you know exactly what you're eating. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting, and the result is a pliable, satisfying chew that holds up beautifully in trail mix, lunchboxes, or straight from the jar.
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4 servings
- 3 large ripe mangoes (about 3 lb total)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 175°F (80°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top of each.
- 2
Peel and pit the mangoes, then cut each into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Uniform thickness is important — thicker pieces will remain soft in the center while thinner ones dry evenly.
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