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Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

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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!

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Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

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’.

Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

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Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

These energy balls are so easy to make! They're compact and easy to transport, making them perfect for popping in your backpack for snacking 'on the go'.
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Hands on time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 12 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.
Keyword Dairy-Free, Energy Ball, Healthy Snacking, Plant-Based, Vegan Snacks, Wheat-Free
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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,

Chocolate Orange Energy Balls

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As many of you will know, I am a big fan of home-made energy balls. Not only are they delicious, but they also happen to be packed full of nutrient-rich ingredients such as oats, dates and nuts that help to boost our energy levels, and support good health in general. Each ball is filled with protein, heart-healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, fibre, plus a whole host of minerals and antioxidant compounds. It’s amazing just how much goodness fits inside one little ball!

Healthy AND delicious? That’s definitely my favourite kind of snack! 

Chocolate Orange Energy Balls
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Cocoa Lime Energy Ball

Cocoa Lime Energy Balls

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* This recipe was originally posted in March 2015. The page was updated in October 2019.

Have you ever tried making your own energy balls? It’s so easy! You simply throw all the ingredients in a food processor, whizz for a few seconds then shape the mixture into balls. It couldn’t easier! 

Cocoa Lime Energy Balls

What I especially love about these balls is that they taste decadent, yet they’re packed full of nutrient-rich ingredients that are not only going to increase our energy levels, but also boost our health in general. Each ball is filled with protein, heart-healthy fats, complex carbs, fibre, plus a whole host of minerals and antioxidant compounds. It’s amazing just how much goodness you can fit into one little ball!

And not only does it work out much cheaper to make your own rather than buying the branded versions, but it also means that you get to flavour them however you wish! In today’s recipe, I’m using one of my favourite flavour combinations – cocoa and lime. I love anything chocolatey, but especially when it’s combined with a citrus flavour like lime. It help cuts through the richness of the chocolate, and adds a delicious fresh, zesty taste to every bite.

Cocoa Lime Energy Balls

Since I originally posted this recipe back in 2015, I’ve made literally hundreds of these balls to share with friends, family and vegan festival goers, and they’ve proven to be a big hit with everyone that’s tried them. Even little kids have given them a thumbs up, which has made me super happy! These balls make a great after-school snack and (provided you carefully supervise the food processor part) children could easily help you make them. They could even experiment with their own flavour combinations!

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Cocoa Lime Energy Ball

Cocoa Lime Energy Balls

These Cocoa Lime Energy Balls are chocolatey but not too rich, fresh and zesty thanks to the lime, and lighter than the classic energy ball as I've reduced the nuts and used oats instead. Delicious, nutrient-rich and energy boosting, these balls make the perfect snack. Their handy size makes them easy to transport and stash in your bag for snacking 'on the go'.
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Hands-on Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 12

Ingredients
 

  • 22 g / ¼ cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 TBSP coconut sugar
  • 50 g / ½ cup rolled oats (quick oats, not jumbo)
  • 43 g / ¼ cup cashews
  • 35 g / ¼ cup walnuts
  • 2 TBSP cacao or cocoa powder
  • 120 g / ½ cup soft sticky dates, pitted
  • ½ – 1 tsp zest from an unwaxed/organic lime
  • 2 TBSP freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 TBSP cacao nibs, optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the desiccated coconut and sugar in a shallow container.
  • Place the oats, cashews and walnuts in a food processor and whizz into crumbs. Add the cacao/cocoa powder, dates, lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup and salt. Process until the dates are broken down. Add the cacao nibs, and continue processing until the mixture comes together in a ball. Taste test and add a touch more cacao/cocoa, lime zest or sweetener, if desired.
  • Scoop level tablespoons of the mixture. Roll into balls, then roll in the coconut sugar mixture. Repeat until all the dough is used. Chill in the fridge (ss they chill, they will firm up).
  • Stored in an airtight container, these energy balls will keep for a week in the fridge, or for weeks in the freezer.
Keyword Healthy Snacking, Plant-Based, Vegan Snacks
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Nutritional Breakdown

N.B. The above values are estimates. The actual nutritional values will vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.

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Cocoa Lime Energy Balls

If you make these Cocoa Lime 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,

Sharon xx

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