Key Lime Energy Balls
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4.8
Key Lime Energy Balls
Description
This recipe processes raw almonds, cashews, and coconut flakes into small pieces before blending them with dates, which act as a sticky binder. Coconut oil and fresh lime zest and juice are added to introduce moisture and a citrus flavor that characterizes the Key Lime aspect. A pinch of sea salt balances the sweetness and enhances the overall taste.
The mixture is combined until uniform but retains some texture from the nuts and coconut. The dough is shaped into balls about one tablespoon each, offering a portable snack with a pleasing chew and fresh flavor.
These energy balls suit refrigeration to maintain firmness and can be frozen for longer storage. They provide a mix of natural sugars from dates, healthy fats from nuts and coconut, and a citrus brightness that differentiates them from standard energy bites.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1 cup Medjool dates about 10, pitted
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- lime zest from one
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Process nuts: Place almonds, cashews and coconut into food processor fitted with the S-blade and pulse until everything is chopped into small pieces. Place nut mixture in a bowl and set aside.
- Process dates: Put dates into the food processor and pulse until a paste forms. The dates will probably form into a sticky ball. If they do, break about the ball a bit with your hands.
- Add nuts and coconut back into the processor with the dates and pulse until well combined.
- Add coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest and salt. Pulse a few more times, until they’re just incorporated.
- Form balls: Once mixture is combined, use your hands to form the dough into balls, using about 1 Tablespoon of dough for each ball. Enjoy right away or store for later.
- To store: Store any leftovers in the fridge with parchment paper between them for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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