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!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) raw cashew nuts
- 1 cup (175 g) Medjool dates pitted (any other date will work too)
- ¾ cup (45 g) unsweetened shredded coconut divided
- ¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the cashew nuts to a food processor and pulse a few times until chopped.
- Add the dates, ½ cup (30 g) of shredded coconut, chia seeds and process until well combined.
- Add the lemon zest + juice and mix until all the the ingredients come together to form a dough.
- With slightly damp hands, roll half tablespoon of the mixture into balls, then roll each ball in the remaining shredded coconut.
- 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.
Notes
If dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes to soften and then drain.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
