Dairy Free Vegan Dried Mango Slices
Chewy, tangy, and kissed with a hint of heat, these slow-dried mango slices are the kind of snack that disappears faster than you'd expect. Ripe mangoes get tossed in a simple glaze of fresh lime juice, maple syrup, and sea salt before a long, low oven session transforms them into deeply orange, leathery-soft strips with serious flavor. The optional chili powder adds just enough warmth to make each bite genuinely addictive — sweet, sour, and spicy all at once. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved; it's just whole fruit and pantry staples doing all the work. The low-and-slow oven method is the real secret — 175°F gives the moisture time to escape gradually, leaving you with that perfect pliable chew rather than anything brittle or mushy. They're great for lunchboxes, road trips, or honestly just keeping on the counter for whenever a craving hits.
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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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