It is so quick and easy to make your own energy balls! It is literally a case of whizzing the ingredients together in a food processor. It also works out way cheaper than buying them from the supermarket.
As an added bonus you get to flavour them exactly to your own personal tastes!
I have already shared a few of my favourite energy ball recipes on the blog including Chocolate Orange, Cocoa Lime and Chocolate Rose (I can see a pattern running here haha) BUT the one I’m sharing today has to be my all-time favourite and – surprisingly – it contains no chocolate!
This Coconut and Lemon energy ball is so refreshing and zesty. I find it’s the perfect snack while out on a long hike, bike or run. It’s packed with wholesome ingredients such as oats, nuts and dates that help to boost and sustain energy levels. A touch of fresh lemon adds a delicious ‘zing’.
Recipe Card
Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 22 g / ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- 1 TBSP coconut sugar or soft brown sugar
- 50 g / ½ cup rolled oats (quick oats, not jumbo)
- 40 g / ¼ cup raw cashews
- 35 g / ¼ cup walnuts
- 120 g / ½ cup soft sticky dates (e.g. Medjool), pitted
- ½ – 1 tsp zest from an unwaxed/ organic lemon
- 2 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix together the desiccated coconut and sugar in a shallow container.
- Place the oats, cashews and walnuts in a food processor and whiz into fine crumbs. Add the dates, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup and salt. Process until the mixture comes together in a ball. Taste test and add a touch more lemon zest or sweetener, if desired.
- Scoop level tablespoons of the mixture. Roll into balls, then roll in the sugar /coconut mixture. Repeat until all the dough is used. Chill in the refrigerator before serving (they will firm up as they chill).
- Stored in an airtight container, these energy balls will keep for a week in the refrigerator, or for weeks in the freezer.
Nutritional Breakdown
N.B. The above values are estimates and for illustration purposes only. The actual nutritional values will vary depending on the specific ingredients used. The % Reference Intake (RI) will also vary depending on your age, gender, height, BMI, level of activity and other personal variables.
If you make these Lemon Coconut Energy Balls, I’d love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for adaptations. Tag your photos with #bitofthegoodstuff on social media – I always love to see your creations! You can also connect with me on my social media channels here: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest.
With love,
