Description
These Coconut-Lemon Energy Balls with Dates are a nutritious and delicious snack, combining the natural sweetness of dates with the refreshing zest and juice of lemon. Made with wholesome ingredients like almonds, oats, and unsweetened coconut, these energy balls are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat at any time of day.
Ingredients
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Energy Balls Ingredients
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut, plus more for rolling
- 1 cup quick oats
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the lemon juice and zest, pitted dates, almonds, unsweetened coconut, and quick oats into a food processor or powerful blender in the order listed.
- Blend to Paste: Pulse and blend until the mixture reaches a thick paste-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry and not sticking together, add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls using your hands. For extra texture and flavor, roll the balls in additional unsweetened coconut if desired.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry, add a few more dates or a bit of warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a sticky consistency suitable for rolling.
- Press the balls gently together while rolling to help them stick better if needed.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
