Raw Mango balls rolled in coconut

adapted from: https://minimalistbaker.com/mango-energy-bites/

1. Toast 8-12 minutes at 350F. (Not sure if this step is needed, but it made the nuts smell very nice.)

• 1- 1/4  c. raw walnuts/cashews combined

2. Pour hot water over and soak for 5-7 minutes till soft & pliable but not soggy.

• 4-5 oz (about 1 c.) package dried unsweetened mango

VERY IMPORTANT. Drain and pat dry before using or dough will be too wet

3. Grind toasted nuts to find meal in food processor. Remove and set aside

4. Use food processor to make paste/ sticky dough

• Soaked, drained mango
• 10 dates (I used Tunisian.) 

 5. Add to food processor

• ground toasted nuts
• 2 T ground flax (didn't have hemp) (Add more if dough too wet) (add more dates if dough too dry)
• 1/3 c unsweetened finely shredded (desiccated) coconut (can grind flakes to this texture)
• pinch salt

6. Roll about a teaspoon into balls

7.  Roll balls into mixture of

• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 c. desiccated coconut

These have a very delicate flavor and weren't very sweet that's why I added the powdered sugar. I wonder what would make the mango flavor more intense. Or maybe cinnamon would be good in these?

Store 3-4 days room temp, 1 week fridge, 1 month freezer