Mango, Date and Cashew Energy Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

No-bake energy bites of dates, dried mango, coconut and cashews, perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns dates (pitted), dried mango, unsweetened shredded coconut into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates (pitted)
• 1/2 cup, chopped dried mango
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp natural almond butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup chopped dried mango, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 cup raw cashews, and 2 tbsp ground flaxseed into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and starts to clump together.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp natural almond butter, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the food processor. Pulse again until the mixture forms a sticky dough that holds together when pressed.
3. Step 3: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.