Healthy Coconut Lemon Energy Bites
These healthy, no-bake, coconut lemon bliss balls are packed with energizing ingredients, plenty of fiber, and are naturally sweetened! With hints of coconut and lemon and a touch of cinnamon, these energy bites are the perfect summer snack or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool Dates
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp shredded coconut *divided- save 2 tbsp for last step
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates and walnuts to a food processor and pulse until a sticky paste forms.
- Add in the coconut sugar, cashew butter, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla, coconut flour and 3 tablespoons of the shredded coconut. Pulse until a rough dough forms. The dough should be sticky and will get firmer in the fridge.
- Roll the energy bites into 1-inch balls and set them on parchment paper. The recipe makes for about 11 balls. Add 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut to a bowl and roll each energy bite in the shredded coconut to fully coat.
- Place the coconut lemon energy bites on a plate or other container in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
- Enjoy! These keep well in the fridge in a sealed container on in the freezer for up to a month:)
Notes
I used my recipe for homemade coconut vanilla cashew butter in this recipe which I am linking here!
Store these energy bites covered in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to a month!
Try experimenting with ingredients you have on hand! Substitute with other nuts or nut butters :)