Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 3 votes

Lemon Energy Balls

These Lemon Energy Balls have bright lemon flavor thanks to fresh lemon zest and lemon extract. Made with only 6 ingredients, these lemon energy bites are perfect for meal prep and whenever you need a burst of energy to your day!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews roasted for more flavor, but raw is fine
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 12 medium Medjool dates heaping cup, packed
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract or lemon emulsion optional, but boosts lemon flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling (optional)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Process ingredients: Add everything to bowl of food processor and begin processing until nuts and Medjool dates have broken down. Check mixture for stickiness and pulse a little at a time until you can roll into a ball without falling apart. Note: be careful not to over-process mixture or you won’t be able to roll them. If you find this happened, you can sprinkle over about 1.5 tablespoons of coconut flour or oat flour to the mixture to absorb extra moisture. Or, you could stir in quick oats until the mixture is no longer sticky but still roll-able, probably about ¼ cup or so.
  2. Roll into balls: Roll mixture into rounded tablespoon size balls (I used a medium cookie scoop) and place on a lined baking sheet. Option to roll energy balls in coconut if you’d like
  3. Chill: Chill in fridge for 30 minutes before adding to a airtight container.

Notes

  • STORAGE - Store in an airtight container with a strip of parchment paper in the fridge. Best enjoyed within 2 weeks.
  • Best enjoyed within 2 weeks.
  • FREEZING - Store in a freezer-safe container with strip of parchment paper for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge or to room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 53mg (2%) Potassium 284mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Potassium 284mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.