Lemon Energy Balls
An easy oat-free lemon energy balls recipe made with cashews and coconut for a delicious, refreshing snack.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Yield
- 18 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup Cashew
- 1 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)
- 3 tablespoons Coconut Nectar (or maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup))
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (half lemon)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoons Hemp Seeds (or chia seeds or sunflower seeds)
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, using the S blade attachment, add the cashews, unsweetened shredded coconut, and blend on high speed until pulse until a meal.
- 2
Add in maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest.
- 3
Blend again on the high-speed setting until it forms a sticky dough that comes together.
- 4
Stir in the seeds of choice and pulse to incorporate. If the dough is too wet, add more coconut, 2 tablespoons at a time, blend on the high-speed setting after adding. If the dough is too dry, add 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, blend and repeat if needed.
- 5
Scoop out one tablespoon of batter, roll into balls between your hands, then roll into the desiccated coconut to coat.
- 6
Store the balls on a plate covered with parchment while you roll the remaining batter into energy balls.
- 7
Store energy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- 8
Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.