Soy Free Vegan Dried Mango Slices
Sweet, tangy, and just a little addictive, these oven-dried mango slices are the kind of snack you'll keep reaching for long after you thought you were done. Ripe mangoes get tossed in a bright mix of lime juice, maple syrup, and sea salt before a long, slow dehydration in the oven transforms them into chewy, deeply orange strips with an intense tropical flavor. A pinch of chili powder is optional, but it adds a gentle heat that makes the sweetness pop in the best possible way. Store-bought dried mango often hides surprising additives or is processed on shared lines with soy-containing products, so making your own at home means you know exactly what went into every slice. The wire rack setup is the real trick here — elevating the fruit allows air to circulate underneath, so the slices dry evenly without turning soggy on one side. Patience is the only real skill required; once they come out of the oven pliable and leathery with that signature bend-without-cracking texture, you'll know they're perfect. Store them in an airtight container and they make an excellent lunchbox snack, trail mix addition, or just a straight-from-the-jar treat.
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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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