Homemade Key Lime Larabar Balls
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Homemade Key Lime Larabar Balls
Description
Homemade Key Lime Larabar Balls are made by processing dates, raw unsalted almonds and walnuts, shredded sweetened coconut, and lime juice together until a textured dough forms. The mixture is pulsed until reaching a slightly chunky consistency, then rolled into balls and chilled for 10-20 minutes to firm up.
The lime juice adds a bright citrus note contrasting the natural sweetness and nuttiness. The shredded coconut adds texture and a subtle tropical flavor, while the blend of nuts provides healthy fats and chewiness. Because they are made without preservatives, refrigeration and tight wrapping help maintain freshness for 3-4 days, though best consumed within a day for optimal texture.
These bars can be enjoyed cold or brought to room temperature before eating depending on personal preference. They offer a nutrient-dense, handheld snack suitable for on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dates
- ¼ cup almond raw unsalted
- 1-2 TBSP walnuts raw, unsalted
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2-3 TBSP shredded coconut sweetened
Instructions
- Toss everything in your food processor and pulse.
- You might need to push the mixture off the sides of the processor and towards the blades once or twice. No biggie!
- Just pulse to your desired texture [I like them a little bit chunky] and roll into balls.
- Place your balls on a plate, cover with saran wrap and give them about 10-20 minutes in the fridge and they're good to go!
- Wrap them in saran wrap and snack on the go, or simply devour the entire batch in the name of food science and experimentation. Guess which one I did ;)
- Store saran wrapped in your fridge for up to 3-4 day, though I haven't been able to get them to last more than 12 hours.
- Enjoy cold or allow them to reach room temperature before snacking, whichever floats your boat! <3
Notes
- Nutrition facts are estimated and should be adjusted based on exact ingredient quantities used.
- Store wrapped tightly in the refrigerator to maintain freshness; best consumed within 3-4 days.
- Adjust lime juice quantity to balance tartness according to taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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