Lemon Coconut Balls
These Lemon Coconut Balls are bright, chewy, and bursting with real lemon flavor in every bite. Made with a simple cashew, date, and coconut base and naturally sweetened, they're the perfect no-bake treat for when you want something refreshing without turning on the oven. Roll them up in just minutes, pop them in the fridge, and you've got a grab-and-go snack that tastes like sunshine. Great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or that mid-afternoon craving.
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
Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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