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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'.
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