Description
These Lemon Energy Balls are naturally sweetened, bright, and refreshing with a soft chewy texture. Made with wholesome ingredients and no baking required, they are perfect for a quick snack or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 heaping cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened, plus more for coating
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, Medjool dates, almond flour, shredded coconut, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, optional almond extract, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture sticks together when pressed between your fingers, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or water at a time until it comes together.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll between your hands to form balls.
- Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat.
- Enjoy immediately or chill for 20 minutes for the best texture. Store in the refrigerator or freeze for later.
Notes
- Keep the dates soft and fresh for easier blending.
- For extra lemon flavor, add a little more zest.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for convenient snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
