If you're looking for an easy, healthy, grab and go snack, then you are going to love these lemon coconut balls.
Recipe at a glance
- 📋 Recipe name: Lemon Coconut Balls
- 👥 Servings: 20 balls
- ⏲️ Total time: 10 minutes
- 🍴 Best for: Easy snack
- 🥘 Main ingredients: Dates, coconut, cashews
- 🔥 Cooking method: No bake
- 👩🏼🍳 Flavor profile: Lemony and sweet
- ⭐️ Difficulty: Easy
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The lemon coconut balls are the perfect combination of sweet and lemony. They come together so quickly and are great for a fast snack when you want something sweet. I love making a batch of these alongside a batch of my coconut date balls to have on hand during the week.
What makes this recipe unique
What makes these snack bites unique is that they get their sweetness from dates. There is no added sugar, and it uses only a handful of real ingredients, so you don't have to feel guilty about these little sweet treats.
Ingredients
Step by step
- Step 1: Microwave the pitted dates for 30 seconds, then add all the ingredients to a high power food processor or high power blender.
- Step 2: Blend until the mixture can be pressed together and stay. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls. Optional: On a flat plate, add some extra shredded coconut and roll each ball in the coconut until fully coated.
Kaleena's Tips
- Be sure to blend the mixture until you can take some of it and press it together, and it stays. It should be a sticky consistency. If it's not pressing together and staying, blend the mixture for longer.
- Rolling the balls in coconut is optional. You can skip this step to save some time.
- Don't skip the lemon zest! It's what helps give these energy bites that great lemon flavor.
Storing
Storing: Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Recipe
Lemon Coconut Balls
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- High powered food proccesor or blender
Ingredients
- 12 pitted dates (about ½ cup)
- 1 ½ cups cashews
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- lemon zest (from one lemon)
Instructions
- Microwave the pitted dates for 30 seconds.
- Add all the ingredients to a high power food processor or high power blender and blend until the mixture starts to clump together and can be pressed together and stay, about 5 minutes.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls.
- Optional: On a flat plate, add some extra shredded coconut and roll each ball in the coconut. The coconut won't stick a lot, but it adds some extra flavor.
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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Hi, I'm Kaleena!
Here you'll find wholesome comfort food made with real ingredients and big flavor. I share easy, approachable recipes designed for everyday life, from 30-minute dinners and simple side dishes to cozy soups and crowd-pleasing favorites.
Many of my recipes are naturally gluten free or easily adapted with simple swaps, but the focus is always on real food that tastes amazing and feels doable. Whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or a relaxed weekend at home, my goal is to help you feel confident in the kitchen and enjoy cooking meals you're excited to make.l, flavorful ingredients that the whole family will love!
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