No-Bake Coconut Bites with Lemon Recipe
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Jump to Recipe Watch VideoThis No-Bake Coconut Bites recipe is a tasty treat loaded with flavor and good-for-you ingredients. Add ingredients to a food processor, and a yummy snack is ready in 10 minutes.
These coconut bites are made with nuts, lemon juice and zest, and an all-natural sweetener. These bites make a great snack, treat, or an addition to the lunchbox.
We’ve been loving making energy bites lately, and these lemon coconut bites are our new favorite! I love lemon desserts, and the bright fresh lemon zest make these an excellent treat.
These bites are high in fiber and protein making them a great snack. They have just a touch of sweetness, and no refined sugar at all.
These Lemon Coconut Bites Are:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Citrusy
- Loaded with Flavorful Ingredients
- An Easy No-Bake Recipe
- Great for Dessert, a Snack, or a Treat!
- Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
What’s In Coconut Energy Balls?
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- Lemons & Nuts
- Unsweetened Coconut – I use unsweetened coconut in my recipes to control the amount of sugar that goes in.
- Cashews: I love raw unsalted cashews in this recipe – there’s no need to get roasted nuts, as the raw cashews make the perfect creamy addition to this recipe.
- Almond Flour or Almond Meal – You can buy pre-ground almond flour online (I make a wicked pie crust out of them!) or you can use any leftovers from making nut milk for a great no-waste recipe.
- Ground Flaxseeds: in addition to being delicious, I love adding a scoop to breakfasts, lunches, or smoothies!
- Maple Syrup or Agave
How Do I Make Coconut Energy Bites?
- Add the coconut flakes to a food processor. Blend for a minute or two until the coconut is finely shredded. Remove 1/4 if the coconut and place on a plate for later.
- To the food processor, add the cashews, almond flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of water, agave syrup, vanilla, and salt. Mix for a few minutes until the batter becomes a thick paste, you should be able to roll the mix into a ball with your hands. If it is too dry and cannot be rolled by hand, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water and blend again. If it is still too dry, add an additional tablespoon of water.
- Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball in your hands, then roll in the finely shredded coconut to cover. Repeat until the remaining lemon mix is gone. Freeze bites, and enjoy for a quick treat any time!
More Easy Coconut Recipes You’ll Love!
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Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe (Dairy Free, High Protein)
Black Bean Coconut Soup Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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No-Bake Coconut Bites
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 2 lemons juiced and tested
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Add the coconut flakes to a food processor. Blend for a minute or two until the coconut is finely shredded. Remove 1/4 if the coconut and place on a plate for later.
- To the food processor, add the cashews, almond flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of water, agave syrup, vanilla, and salt. Mix for a few minutes until the batter becomes a thick paste, you should be able to roll the mix into a ball with your hands. If it is too dry and cannot be rolled by hand, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water and blend again. If it is still too dry, add an additional tablespoon of water.
- Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball in your hands, then roll in the finely shredded coconut to cover. Repeat until the remaining lemon mix is gone. Freeze bites, and enjoy for a quick treat any time!
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