Paleo Vegan Dried Mango Slices

Sweet, tangy, and just a little smoky from the optional chili powder, these chewy mango slices are the kind of snack that disappears faster than you'd expect. The combination of fresh lime juice, sea salt, and maple syrup gives each piece a bright, complex flavor that store-bought dried fruit simply can't match — and without the added sugars, preservatives, or mystery ingredients that make most packaged versions a hard pass. Maple syrup is a whole-food sweetener that fits comfortably within ancestral eating guidelines, so you get that gentle caramel sweetness without compromising your approach. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting, slowly pulling moisture from the mango until you're left with deeply orange, pliable slices with a satisfying leathery chew. Cutting the fruit to a uniform quarter-inch thickness is the one technique worth paying attention to — it's what ensures every slice dries evenly rather than leaving you with a mix of crispy edges and soggy centers. Let them cool completely before storing and they'll keep beautifully in an airtight container, ready to toss in a bag for hikes, road trips, or an afternoon pick-me-up that actually fuels you.

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