Vegan Dried Mango Slices

Ripe mangoes, a splash of fresh lime juice, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt come together to make a snack that tastes like sunshine in every chewy, tangy bite. The optional chili powder adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the fruit's natural sweetness — it's the kind of flavor combination that makes it impossible to stop at just one slice. Every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess and no hidden animal-derived additives to hunt down on a label. The real magic happens low and slow in the oven at 175°F, where the mango slices spend three to four hours transforming into deeply orange, leathery strips with a satisfying pliable chew. Cutting the slices to a uniform quarter-inch thickness is the key step that ensures even drying throughout, so don't rush the prep. Once cooled, they store beautifully in an airtight container, making them a brilliant make-ahead snack for lunchboxes, road trips, or late-afternoon cravings. This recipe makes enough for four servings, though they have a way of disappearing long before you expect them to.

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