Key Lime Coconut Energy Bites
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Key Lime Coconut Energy Bites
Description
Key Lime Coconut Energy Bites are made by finely chopping almonds and cashews to maintain a bit of crunch, then blending them with soft medjool dates, fresh key lime zest, and juice. The lime provides a bright citrus flavor balanced by natural sweetness from the dates. After shaping the mixture into small balls, they are coated in unsweetened shredded coconut, adding subtle texture and a mild coconut flavor on the outside.
The no-bake process keeps preparation simple without heating or cooking, preserving the freshness of the ingredients. These energy bites are ideal for a portable snack or a light treat that combines nuttiness, tropical citrus, and natural sweetness.
To keep them fresh, store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature and are easy to pack for on-the-go energy. If you cannot find medjool dates, other pitted dates can be substituted with slightly different texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 1/2 cups date pitted, medjool
- key lime zest and juice from 3 limes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Add the almonds and cashews to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until nuts are finely chopped (but do not pulse too long, you do not want the nuts to turn into a paste). Add the dates, lime juice and zest. Pulse until the dates are finely chopped and the mixture starts to clump. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll in coconut to coat outside of the balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use any variety of pitted dates if medjool dates are unavailable; texture and sweetness may differ slightly.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and firmness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12small bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1snack bite | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6% |
| Fat | 7.2g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16.7g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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