Healthy Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Healthy Lemon Coconut Energy Balls – Packed with raw cashew nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, dates, chia seeds, and lemon, they are the perfect no-bake snack or treat!
For a lot of people, the new year is the perfect chance to start fresh and begin incorporating some healthy habits into their lifestyle.
If this sounds like you, you’ve got to add these healthy lemon coconut energy balls to your recipe box; they’re the perfect snack, dessert, or even breakfast-on-the-go!
These little bites are packed with good-for-you ingredients that are slightly sweet and full of texture and flavor. They’re paleo, vegan, and gluten-free, so they fit into almost any healthy lifestyle.
These energy bites are made with cashews and chia seeds for a boost of protein, healthy fats and fiber, giving this snack a satisfying crunch. They’re blended with dates for just a touch of chewy sweetness, then lemon and coconut add a bright, zesty flavor. Together, they make an irresistible treat that looks and tastes indulgent, but holds plenty of health benefits.
One of the best parts about these no-bake energy balls is that they are super easy to make and can be prepared in minutes. Just blend all five ingredients together in a food processor, roll into balls, and coat with shredded coconut.
I’ve made lemon coconut energy balls more times than I can count, so I have a few tips I’d like to share with you!
I usually use raw, unsalted cashews, but you can actually use any kind of nuts you want, including pecans, peanuts, walnuts — or any combination you choose.
If Medjool dates are not available, any other date will work, just soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before putting them in the food processor. And when rolling the balls, work with slightly damp hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to your fingers!
These snacks can be stored in an airtight contain in the refrigerator for up to a week, but they also freeze well! Since they’re my favorite snack, I always keep a batch in my freezer and thaw them whenever I need some handy… which is all the time!
Whether you’re looking for an energizing pre- or post-workout snack, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a satisfying dessert (that won’t ruin your diet!), Healthy Lemon Coconut Energy Balls will be your new favorite recipe! Or, if you struggle to find time eating breakfast in the morning — or making sure the family gets a healthy start to their day — everyone can grab a few of these bites as they head out the door.
Adults, kids, and health nuts alike will enjoy this recipe, so you’ll find yourself making batch after batch to share and enjoy, yourself. Let’s just say, it’s a good thing that they are so easy to make!
If you give this recipe a try, let me know what you think. Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to take a picture and share it on my Facebook page or tag it #aseasyasapplepie on Instagram! I love seeing what you come up with!
Healthy Lemon Coconut Energy Balls - Packed with raw cashew nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, dates, chia seeds, and lemon, they are the perfect no bake snack or treat!
- 150 grams (1 cup) raw cashew nuts
- 175 grams (1 cup) Medjool dates pitted (any other date will work too)
- 45 grams (3/4 cup) unsweetened shredded coconut divided
- 40 grams (1/4 cup) chia seeds
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
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Add the cashew nuts to a food processor and pulse a few times until chopped.
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Add the dates, 30 grams (1/2 cup) of shredded coconut, chia seeds and process until well combined.
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Add the lemon zest + juice and mix until all the the ingredients come together to form a dough.
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With slightly damp hands, roll half tablespoon of the mixture into balls, then roll each ball in the remaining shredded coconut.
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Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes to soften and then drain.
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How many bites is considered a serving? I made them and absolutely love ’em!!!
Hi Tammy! 1 serving = 1 energy ball.
I am glad you like them 🙂
How many bites to a serving? I made them yesterday and they are really good. Will definitely make again.
I am glad you liked them, Anissa! 🙂 1 serving = 1 energy ball.
Absolutely delicious!.. Almost reminds me of having a bite of key lime pie..
I didn’t have lemon so I substituted lime instd.. Turned out to be a great substitution.. like a heavenly bite of key lime pie
Your lime version sounds incredible! 🙂
Hi, do you think almonds will work too. My kids are allergic to nuts but can now tolerate almonds.
Yes, you can replace cashew nuts with almonds. I hope your kids will love them! 🙂
Made these yesterday and I absolutely loved them! Love the addition of lemon <3
I am glad that you loved them, Joyce! 🙂
I have mixed soaked almonds and cashew nuts, added some ground flax seeds. Absolutely delicious!
Sounds amazing! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I don’t have almonds or cashews. Would pecans or walnuts work?
Hi Jessi! Pecans or walnuts are perfectly fine!
My son is the fitness manager at a gym where I work out. I make these to take there once a week. The personal trainers meet me at the door every week to get their share! They absolutely love them.
I am so glad to hear that, Sheila! 🙂
These are sooo easy to make and sooooooooo delicious! I will be making these again and again! Thank you for the awesome recipe! Best energy balls I have ever had!!! X
I am so glad to hear that! 🙂
These are honestly the BEST energy balls I have ever eaten/made!!!! I make them a couple of times a week and they get eaten sooo quickly!!! Thank you for posting such a delicious recipe!! X
I am so glad to hear that! Thank you for your feedback! 🙂
I made these today for the kids’ lunchboxes. They are amazing. Then I realised that I can’t send them with nuts. So I made another batch with rolled oats instead of cashews. I added a splash of maple syrup to glue it together. Delicious, thank you.
I am glad that you found a way to adapt the recipe 🙂
Thank you for the idea will do it same way
So good! Brought in for co-workers and even the picky ones loved them! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Glad to hear that, Kristie! 🙂
WOW. These are scrumptious! Thank you for the recipe.
Such a good recipe. Thank you. Great snack for my no-add sugar detox. Will definitely make this easy recipe again.
Glad you enjoyed them, Paula!
It took a lot of time to make them because my food processor isn’t that strong, but it was SO worth the time! I love them.
Glad you liked them, Katie! Thank you for the feedback! 🙂
This was a great save! Needed something for a bbq to bring. I did change the recipe thou, I used walnut pulp because I made walnut milk,and I used toasted coconut. And a 2 packets of Truvia tossed in with the coconut. And dip quick into cho I also used cacao nibs mixed into the walnut mix.
Elena, I just made these healthy lemon coconut balls!
Oh my goodness, delectable!
Only 1 will be hard to do though. I had to laugh, that they were freezable, as they will be gone!
Thx for posting your recipe.
Easy too!
So glad you liked this recipe, Maryjo! Thank you for the feedback! 🙂
Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I bought some similar ones this weekend and these are so much better! I will definitely be making these again.
So glad you liked them! Thank you for the feedback, Haley! 🙂
Since being diagnosed with heart disease in September I have made a lot of changes. I have a huge sweet tooth, so we have made a bunch of various types of snack balls. This is so far theeee best. The smell and flavor are excellent. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Thank you for the feedback, Joe! 🙂