Lemon Coconut Energy Balls {No Bake}
Servings 24 balls
Make a batch of these tasty no bake lemon balls to enjoy as the perfect snack on the go! With a tangy lemon flavor and nutty coconut, these lemon bliss balls are a delicious way to boost your energy for whatever is on your agenda! {Gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan}
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted almonds
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus additional for rolling the balls in
- Zest of one lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Boil some water and soak dates in the hot water for approximately 5 minutes to soften.
- Add almonds and cashews to a food processor. Pulse until nuts are finely chopped (but not a paste).
- Add dates, coconut, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Pulse until dates are finely chopped and the mixture starts to clump together.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll in coconut flakes. Seal in container and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- If your dates are extra hard, you may need to soak them for a bit longer in the hot water to ensure that they soften up enough to blend. I typically use Medjool dates and find that they only require about 5 minutes of soaking.
- You can adapt the amount of lemon juice used according to your personal taste preferences. If you add extra lemon juice, the balls may turn out a bit more sticky.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.5mg
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