– 2 C of diced mango– 2 ripe bananas (diced)– 2 C of unsweetened pineapple juice– 1 tsp of vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean (cut in half lengthwise)– 4 C of unsweetened shredded dried coconut– 3/4 C of unsweetened shredded dried coconut toasted
Put the mango, bananas, pineapple juice and vanilla extract in a small pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 6 minutes.If using the vanilla bean: scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the pot and discard the pod.
Transfer the mango mixture to a food processor. Add the 4 cups of coconut and process until smooth and firm.Put the toasted coconut in a bowl or a plate.
Using a small ice-cream scoop or a spoon, scoop out a small amount of the fruit and coconut mixture. Roll into a 1 - inch ball with your hands and then roll into the toasted coconut. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.