Freeze dried mango energy balls combine the nutritional benefits of fruit and other wholesome ingredients with the satisfaction of a bite-sized sweet treat. Whether you want to improve your eating habits or you’re just looking for a tasty new dessert to add to your menu, we have everything you need for making a freeze dried mango energy ball that your friends and family will love.
Mango Benefits: The Basics
Before we get into the best dried mango energy ball recipe, let’s talk about the health benefits of mangos. The National Mango Board calls mangos the “supercharged superfruit” for its nutritional value. Some of the benefits include:
- Low in calories. The serving size of mango is about ¾ cup, which comes in at only 70 calories.
- Fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. Need we say more?
- Full of vitamins. Mangos are loaded with vitamins A, B6, and C, all of which are beneficial to the body. Vitamin A helps maintain healthy eyes and skin, vitamin C is great for immune function and skin health, and vitamin B supports immunity, energy levels, brain functioning, and metabolism.
- Rich in fiber. A serving of mango amounts to 7% of your daily fiber recommendation.
- Copper. Mangos have 15% of your daily copper value, a mineral necessary for collagen production.
In addition to these nutritional benefits, research shows that mangos have a positive effect on heart health, gut health, weight management, reduced blood pressure, and more.
Freeze Dried Mango Energy Ball Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious snack that goes above and beyond the traditional serving of fruit, you’ve come to the right place. Check out this freeze dried mango energy ball recipe:
Freeze Dried Mango Energy Ball Ingredients
For this recipe, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 package of Sow Good Whoa Mango freeze dried mango
- 1 cup of raw cashews
- ½ cup of shredded coconut (plus more for rolling)
- 1 cup of Medjool dates with pits removed
- 1 tablespoon of water
To make this freeze dried mango energy ball recipe, you will need a food processor or blender.
Freeze Dried Mango Energy Ball Recipe Steps
First, place our freeze dried mango into your food processor blender, grinding until the consistency comes down to a fine powder.
Next, add the cashews, shredded coconut, and Medjool dates and blend until thoroughly combined. The finished consistency should be similar to cookie dough. If necessary, add the water and continue to mix until it reaches the desired consistency. Remember, you can use maple syrup here instead for added flavor.
Once the dough is complete, remove it from the food processor and roll it into one-inch balls. If you reserved shredded coconut, you can roll them into the mixture if desired.
Finally, store your freeze dried mango energy balls in an airtight container and place it in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!
Add Whoa Mango to Your Freeze Dried Mango Energy Ball Recipe
Searching for freeze dried mango from a brand you can trust? Whoa Mango, our freeze dried mango chips, make the perfect option for this freeze dried mango energy ball recipe (and everything in between). Not only are they useful for recipes like this - they’re also perfect for simple on-the-go snacking.
Our freeze dried mango is packed to the brim with sweetness and quality: no fake flavors, no fillers, no preservatives, no added sugar — just the good stuff.
With easy and healthy snack and ingredient options like Whoa Mango, you can feel Sow Good about what you’re putting into your body and make fun treats along the way! Browse through our other freeze dried snack options today for more delicious and nutritious options.