Description
These energy balls are a delightful and healthy snack, perfect for a quick boost. They’re packed with nutrients and have a bright lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add another 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more lemon juice.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon of extra shredded coconut.
- These energy balls are great for meal prep and can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg