Lemon Energy Balls

Lemon Energy Balls

from theconsciousplantkitchen.com
20 min

An easy oat-free lemon energy balls recipe made with cashews and coconut for a delicious, refreshing snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cashews
  • 1 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 3 tablespoons Coconut Nectar (or maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup))
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (half lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Seeds (or chia seeds or sunflower seeds)
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut

Directions

  1. 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. 2

    Add in maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest.

  3. 3

    Blend again on the high-speed setting until it forms a sticky dough that comes together.

  4. 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. 5

    Scoop out one tablespoon of batter, roll into balls between your hands, then roll into the desiccated coconut to coat.

  6. 6

    Store the balls on a plate covered with parchment while you roll the remaining batter into energy balls.

  7. 7

    Store energy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

  8. 8

    Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.