Lemon 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
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- 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.
Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/lemon-coconut-chia-energy-balls/