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Lemon Energy Balls Recipe

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These refreshing Lemon Energy Balls are a perfect no-bake snack packed with healthy fats, fiber, and a bright citrus flavor. Combining cashews, shredded coconut, and zesty lemon juice and zest, these energy balls are lightly sweetened with coconut nectar or maple syrup and enhanced with nutrient-dense hemp seeds. They make an easy, on-the-go treat that is gluten-free, vegan, and free of refined sugars.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cashew
  • 1 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)
  • 3 tablespoons Coconut Nectar (or maple syrup or sugar-free syrup)
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (about half a lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Seeds (or chia seeds or sunflower seeds)
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base mixture: In a food processor fitted with the S blade attachment, combine the cashews and unsweetened shredded coconut. Pulse on high speed until the ingredients form a fine meal-like texture.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the coconut nectar (or maple syrup), fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend again on high speed until the mixture forms a sticky dough that starts to come together.
  3. Incorporate seeds: Add hemp seeds (or your choice of chia or sunflower seeds) and pulse a few times to evenly incorporate them throughout the dough.
  4. Adjust dough consistency: If the dough feels too wet, add additional shredded coconut two tablespoons at a time, pulsing to blend after each addition. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of cold water and blend, repeating until the desired sticky dough consistency is reached.
  5. Form energy balls: Scoop approximately one tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to form a ball, then roll each ball in the unsweetened desiccated coconut to coat thoroughly.
  6. Set aside and continue: Place the coated energy balls on a plate lined with parchment paper while rolling the remaining dough into balls and coating them.
  7. Refrigerate: Store the finished energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
  8. Freeze for longer storage: For extended shelf life, freeze the energy balls in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Replace coconut nectar with maple syrup or sugar-free syrup for different sweetness options.
  • You can switch hemp seeds with chia seeds or sunflower seeds depending on availability or preference.
  • Adjust the dough moisture by adding shredded coconut or water incrementally to get the perfect sticky texture for rolling.
  • Store energy balls in the fridge for convenient grab-and-go snacks or freeze for long-term storage.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and free from refined sugars.

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