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Bring together tart lemon with sweet coconut in these nutrition-packed Lemon Coconut Energy Balls. These portable snacks help you curb your hunger when you need that 3:00 PM pick-me-up!
You can never have too many energy ball recipes… right? These energy balls are delicious year round but especially in spring and summer when you’re craving something a little lighter and fresher.
Whether you are craving a lemon treat or just looking for a healthy snack to have on hand, these lemon energy balls fit the bill! They are super simple to make with just a few key ingredients, they will satisfy your craving for something sweet and they are loaded with nutrients to keep you full and energized.
Ingredients in Lemon Energy Balls
- pitted dates – I used honey dates but medjool dates work too. Make sure your dates are sticky! If they are dry, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften. Drain the water and use dates as directed.
- cashews – I prefer using raw cashews in this recipe.
- shredded coconut – make sure you grab unsweetened shredded coconut!
- chia seeds – loaded with fiber, protein and healthy fats!
- lemon zest + juice – the star of the show! Use fresh squeezed lemon juice and not lemon juice from a container.
- sea salt – optional, but I love the hint of salty mixed with the sweet ingredients.
Ingredient Notes
Dates – I can’t say this enough, make sure your dates are sticky! You’ll also want to make sure you buy pitted dates or remove the pits before processing. I don’t want to be responsible for any broken food processors!
Nuts – I love cashews in this because of their creamy texture and mild flavor but you could swap for a different nut if you prefer.
Lemon – Obviously these are lemon energy bites but if you don’t have any lemon on hand or prefer lime flavored treats instead, you can swap for lime zest and lime juice!
How to Make Homemade Energy Balls
STEP 1: Add the dates to a food processor and process until broken up into pea-sized bits.
STEP 2: Add the cashews, 1/2 cup of coconut and chia seeds and process until well combined.
STEP 3: Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and sea salt and process for 1 more minute or until the dough comes together into a large ball.
STEP 4: Roll into 18 balls and then roll the balls in remaining 1/2 cup of coconut.
How to Store Energy Balls
After making the energy balls, I recommend placing them in the freezer for 15 minutes to set and then store in the refrigerator! They will last up to 1 month in an airtight container.
PrintLemon Coconut Energy Balls
Bring together tart lemon with sweet coconut in these nutrition-packed Lemon Coconut Energy Balls. These portable snacks help you curb your hunger when you need that 3:00 PM pick-me-up!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 18 Balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blend
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates (I used honey dates but medjool work too)*
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut (divided in half)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- zest from 1 lemon
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- optional: sea salt
Instructions
- Add dates to food process and process until broken up into pea-sized bits.
- Add cashews, 1/2 cup of coconut and chia seeds and process until well combined.
- Add lemon zest, juice and sea salt and process for 1 more minute until dough comes together into a large ball.
- Roll into 18 balls and then roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup of coconut.
- Place in freezer for 15 minutes and then store in fridge for up to 1 month.
*Make sure your dates are sticky. If not, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften and then drain.
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Thanks for sharing! They would be a great after school snack for kids too! Does this work with any other mix ins?
These look so good! They are exact flavors you want to have during the spring time!
Just made these. Love them! Easy to make and a nice lemony-tart flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Would these freeze well?
Can I leave out the cashews?
Is there a way to find out the nutrient amount in one ball?
Feel free to enter it into a nutrition calculator like myfitnesspal.com
Is there something else I could use to replace the dates? I am allergic 🙁
Raisins or dried figs are a great substitute!
These came out so delicious. I used 1 c of oat flour in place of the cashews and hemp seeds in place of chia. Coconut and lemon I’d a match made in food heaven! My 2 yr old loves these. Thanks for the awesome recipe.
wonderful! So happy you enjoyed!
I actually found this post while taking a break from updating some of my own recipe posts so that they have more words! Writing was never something I focused on because I have a bad habit of skimming to the recipe when i look at other blogs too so I figured most people don’t care about what I write above the recipe. But I’m actually trying to read what people write now because sometimes it’s really interesting and this post spoke to me because of how slack I’ve been with my own writing.
Also, it’s kind of inspired me to do a week of smoothie recipes because I have so many of those I want to post.
This combo sounds delicious! I usually read blogs just for the stories and to feel a good connection. I love reading the recipes too, but barely make them since I’m trying to create stuff for my own blog.
That’s exactly how I am so I’m glad to know I’m not the only one 🙂