No-Cook Tropical Fruit and Nut Energy Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

These bite-sized no-bake snacks combine tropical dried fruits, nuts, and seeds for a quick energy boost with a chewy texture and natural sweetness. This no-cook recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs dried mango, raw cashews, unsweetened shredded coconut for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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, chopped dried mango
• 3/4 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 3/4 cup raw cashews in a food processor and pulse 10 times until finely chopped but not powdery.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup chopped dried mango, 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the food processor. Pulse 15-20 times until the mixture begins to stick together but still has some texture.
3. Step 3: Scoop out 1.5 tbsp portions of the mixture and roll into tight balls using your hands. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 1 hour to set and firm up before serving.