This No-Bake Coconut Bites recipe is a healthy treat loaded with flavor and good-for-you ingredients. Add ingredients to a food processor, and a yummy and healthy 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 irresistible treat.
These bites are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, making them a great snack to keep you full until your next meal. They have just a touch of sweetness, and no refined sugar at all.
These Lemon Coconut Bites Are:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Flavorful
- Loaded with Healthy Ingredients
- An Easy No-Bake Recipe
- Great for Dessert, a Snack, or a Treat!
- Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
What’s the Best Food Processor to Buy?
We have this fantastic CuisinArt Food Processor that has lasted us years and years, so I got to say I’ve been very happy with it! It gets weekly use, and is great for chopping ingredients for sauces, making hummus, and pureeing vegetables. It’s really basic and inexpensive and gets the job done! I’d love to upgrade to this Ninja system eventually, which does practically everything! But I’m pretty happy with our CuisinArt for now.
What’s In Coconut Energy Balls?
- Lemons & Nuts – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look! - 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 here (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, flaxseeds have a ton of amazing health benefits, so add a scoop to breakfasts, lunches, or smoothies!
- Agave Syrup: I really like using this raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is ridiculously inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my pantry.
Make Coconut Bites Gluten Free for a Healthy Version
This gluten free coconut bites with lemon recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat. I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family.
I made a list of my 125 favorite gluten free pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my gluten free recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.
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 Healthy Coconut Recipes You’ll Love!
Granola with Coconut Recipe (No Sugar, Vegan, Healthy)
Coconut Cream Pie with Meringue Recipe (Family Recipe)
Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe (Vegetarian, High Fiber)
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
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 2 lemons juiced and tested
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon 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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Save Money on Organic Groceries!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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