These bright and refreshing Lemon Coconut Energy Balls will surely delight you. Packed with nutrients and SUPERFOODS, these lemon bites are perfect guilt-free treat. Best of all, they're delicious, healthy and easy to make. Stash some in the fridge or freezer for a quick afternoon snack!
The last couple of weeks I definitely work too much. My eating routine slipped off the track. I don't eat crap but I definitely eat too little. I often skip lunch simply because I don't have time nor inspiration to make one. And since we dine very late there's this huge gap between breakfast and dinner when I usually just crave something sweet.
That's why having energy balls in my freezer saves me. It's good to have some healthy option to nibble when hunger strikes but you don't want to completely ruin your dinner. Plus, energy balls are perfect for boosting low energy. They give me a nice push on afternoons just when I need it.
When it comes to making energy balls, I love being creative. I love combining different flavors with nuts and adding all sorts of superfoods. Since I had a load of fresh organic lemons from the market, the idea for these Lemon Coconut Energy Balls struck me like instantly. I took inspiration from delicious Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls that are very popular on my blog. These Coconut Bits are a blast too and served me as an inspiration.
With those two recipes on my mind, making these bright, citrusy and delightful little lemon balls was just a natural course of action. Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are beautifully flavored and simply delicious. They are super easy to throw together - less than 10 minutes with a few simple ingredients. Also, they are super nutritious and healthy. My kinda snack!
These little cuties are bursting with wonderful lemony flavor but they are loaded with nutrients too - healthy fats, proteins, fibers, many essential vitamins, especially vitamin C. Which makes Lemon Coconut Energy Balls perfect HEALTHY snack: post-workout and on-to-go.
The one thing that these lemon balls don't have are extra calories. They are made without refined sugars, with only natural wholesome ingredients. They are truly one delicious no-bake guilt-free treat that is pretty enough to be served as delightful afternoon dessert too.
What you'll need to make lemon coconut energy balls
To make these lemon bites you will only need a few simple ingredients:
- Cashews: Cashew nuts are just wonderful. I like them because they have a neutral taste with hints of sweetness and always give this soft, melting texture when making energy balls. Also, cashews are loaded with nutrients - plant-based proteins, dietary fibers, minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium, plus antioxidants that keep our health healthy. (1) I used raw unsalted cashews here. They are the best for making energy balls.
- Coconut: Coconut is not only loaded with wonderful tropical flavor that instantly refreshes you, but also with many nutrients - especially energy boosting fats and dietary fibers. (2)
I also tossed in some SUPERFOODS, to make it more interesting and nutritious:
- Hemp seeds are loaded with healthy fats. They are exceptionally rich in two essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-3 but also a great source of high-quality proteins (1).
- Baobab powder boosted these lemon bites with fibers and a whole lot of vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant and immune booster (2).
I like to think that LEMONS are most responsible for total irresistibleness of these lemon energy balls. And I'm quite right. Lemons are now in season and bursting with refreshing flavor. Lemon brought unbelievably freshness into every single bite and balanced nicely overall sweetness of these little cuties. I used both lemon juice and lemon zest. But fresh lemon zest is the kick that makes these lemon energy balls really shine.
NOTE: If you're planning on using fresh lemon zest, just make sure you use the zest of organic unwaxed lemons. If there are no such lemons available to you, you can use packaged lemon zest and, if you don't find mixture lemony enough, add some lemon extract too.
These Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are soft and melting little delights that are hard to say no to. Bright and refreshing, loaded with amazing citrus flavor and super sweet, these are just amazing.
Definitely worth stacking a bunch of these in the freezer for a quick healthy afternoon snack!
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Enjoy!
Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew raw unsalted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon baobab powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest zest from 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice juice from 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoon marple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all ingridients in the food processor and process for few minutes until dough is formed.
- Check texture by pinching the dough between your fingers. It should be sticky and able to keep its shape. If the mixture is too dry, add more lemon juice. If the mixture is to wet, add more shredded coconut.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll between your palms to form your balls.
- Roll them into shredded coconut or bee pollen powder and shake off excess. Refrigerate to harden.
Notes
Keep the energy balls frozen up to 3 months in the freezer.
As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml).
FOR VEGAN: Omit bee pollen and use maple syrup.
Nutrition
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I made these for my family. After scanning various recipes this is the one that was the most appealing to me. I must say they didn't disappoint. My family enjoyed these so much. Thank you for sharing
Glad that you all like it Ruby. Thank you for your lovely feedback! :)
I can see myself making these and enjoying not one but quite a few :) Great recipe to celebrate spring!
I love this! Lemon is my go to flavor but never thought of adding it to an energy bite! Yum!
Lemon AND coconut?!??! Does it get any better than that? Can't wait to try this recipe! Pinning for later!
Just looking at these pictures makes me crave one (or ten) of these tasty energy balls! Love the combination of zesty lemon and sweet coconut there!
Yum! I perfectly flavored snack for me.
For someone with a family member who goes on long bike rides often and loves the flavor of lemon. These are the perfect snack and little boost of energy to take with you ! Thanks for sharing
I certainly can understand getting involved with work and then skipping lunch. I do that all too often. And yes it is great having something that isn't loaded with calories and fat to snack on. I love the combination of coconut and lemon -- it's worth it doing my workout so I can have these to snack on afterwords.
How interesting I have never heard of baobab powder before, will have to try! And I think my toddler would love these too (and I wouldn't feel bad about giving her these to snack on either!).
I love anything with lemon in it, and love this recipe! Its full of healthy ingredients and I'm sure these lemon energy balls are delicious!
I will never have enough energy ball recipes! I love the lemon flavor of these, what a perfect guilt-free snack!
These pictures are gorgeous! It's funny, I have a similar recipe on my site because I just love how easy energy balls are to throw together and keep around for when you need a boost, but I love that yours includes hemp seeds and baobab powder. I'm not super familiar with either ingredient, but I want to give them a shot.
I'm kind of obsessed with lemon snacks and desserts right now. This sounds so tasty!
Lemon, cashews and coconut? All three are favorites of mine! These are so yummy and such a great treat or snack! Yum!
Lemon and coconut sounds like such a delicious combo! I am always looking for new energy bite recipes!
energy balls are my favorite. i usually stick with oats but i do like the idea of this soft, smooth texture.
I am trying to eat more hemp seeds! I have been adding them to all sorts of baked goods
I am a lemon lover. I also need some healthy treats to eat during the day. These look like they would be perfect for my post workout snack.
A good energy ball or two are my go-to snack when that 3pm energy dip hits. So balanced and satiating! These lemon coconut balls are right up by alley, cant wait to give them a try
These are just perfect sized snack loaded with all the energy we need to keep going. This will be perfect as my after work out snack and love the fresh lemon flavors. It just brightens up everything!
These are an amazing flavor combination! I Love the flavor of these amazing little bites! Anything lemon is a win for me.
I love lemon and I love coconut! I am sure I will love this dessert.
I'm so into energy balls and I typically go for something with peanut butter. But lemon and coconut are some of my favorite combos so I have to make these this weekend to have around for next week!!
lemon and coconut are like my dream flavors.i totally need to make these. i can envision snacking on them all day :-) so yum!
We love making our own energy balls and lemon and coconut is a favourite. So light and fresh.
Ooooh, these are amazing! We are always looking for food and treats we can eat on the go. These certainly fit the bill! Thanks for sharing :)
Energy balls in the freezer are a must in summer for me! And such a great tip about the lemon zest alternative to non-organic lemons!!
Coconut and lemon are bright, clean combo! These sound so tasty - I think I will make a batch this weekend for our snack box! 🍋
Love the sound of these lemon energy balls! We also eat late in the evening as my hubby doesn't get home til after 8pm. These are just what I need to stop me snacking unhealthily!