Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
These Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are so delicious. Bright, refreshing, loaded with lemon flavor. Also, easy to make, and totally guilt-free, made without refined sugars. Energizing and healthy.
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 77kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon marple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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
Makes 16-18 bite-sized balls. The recommended serving size is 2 balls.
As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml).
Substitutions
- You can substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds.
- You can substitute maple syrup and use honey. Make sure honey is in runny form.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lemon extract.
- You can substitute fresh lemon zest with dried lemon zest.
- Keep lemon coconut balls covered in an air-tight food container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- TO FREEZE: Place balls in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw for 5 minutes at room temperature before consuming.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.8mg