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    Lemon Coconut Protein Balls

    Mar 17, 2021 · Modified: Dec 19, 2021 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Lemon coconut protein balls are no bake energy balls with dates, oats, almond butter, almond flour, coconut, lemon, and protein powder.

    Hey there easy breakfast and snack lover! It's me, your friend with more great ideas like Easy Overnight Oats.

    Lemon coconut protein ball on wood board with sliced lemon on marble backdrop.

    No-bake lemon coconut protein balls

    No bake snacks are growing on me, especially when they taste like dessert. I've made versions like Almond Butter Protein Balls that also taste like a treat rather than a healthy snack, and I'm here for all of them.

    You can make protein balls with or without a food processor, which makes them an easy access travel snack, college snack, work out snack, you name it. In fact, when I was in college I made energy bites with a single serve blender to blend up my oats and dates. It is so easy!

    clear plastic bowl with dates, almond butter, almond flour, coconut flakes, oats, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract.

    How to make Lemon Coconut Protein Balls

    If you don't have a food processor:

    1. Use a blender to blend the oats until powdery, add the dates and blend well.
    2. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add other ingredients and mix well.
    3. Use a Tablespoon to measure, and shape/roll into balls. Chill in airtight container in fridge for 1-2 hours to set up.

    If you use a food processor:

    1. Add all ingredients and process until well combined, 1-2 minutes.
    2. Use a Tablespoon or cookie dough scoop to measure and shape/roll into balls.blended lemon coconut ball ingredients in clear bowl, scoop of lemon coconut mixture, rolling ball of mixture into coconut flakes, and ball resting on marble countertop with slice of lemon in background.
    3. Roll in coconut flakes and lemon zest (optional).
    4. Chill in airtight container in fridge for 1-2 hours to set up.

    Are Protein Balls good for you?

    Yes! Protein balls are higher in protein because of the the almond flour, almond butter, and vanilla protein powder. It's awesome that they are also packed with fiber, iron, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates making them a snack that makes you feel full longer.

    They are naturally sweetened with dried dates and honey (or agave nectar for a vegan friendly option) and are also gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats.

    How do you store energy balls?

    You can store protein balls in an airtight container:

    • Room temperature 3-5 days
    • Refrigerator up to 2 weeks
    • Freezer up to 3 months

    Lemon Coconut protein balls in white bowl with whole lemon and slices in background on wood board.

    Customize your protein balls

    • Adding dried fruits and nuts in place of the dates and almond flour.
    • Using other sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup or cream of coconut syrup.
    • Using other nut or seed butters such as cashew, peanut, sunflower seed, etc. for different flavors.
    • Using limes or oranges and omitting the coconut.

    The great thing about these are that you can change up the flavors easily! Almond butter and flour have mild flavors so you can use them for a lot of different flavor combinations without them overpowering anything. Have fun and don't eat them all in one sitting.

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    Lemon Coconut Protein Bites

    Lemon coconut protein balls are no bake energy balls with dates, oats, almond butter, almond flour, coconut, and lemon. 
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    0 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: no bake energy bite, no bake protein balls
    Servings: 18 balls
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Sara

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cups oats
    • 6 dates
    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ⅓ cup almond butter
    • ¼ cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
    • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
    • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
    • 2 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

    Instructions

    If using a food processor:

    • Combine all ingredients in the large bowl with large blade and process for 1-2 minutes, until well combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
      Use a Tablespoon to measure out portions and roll/shape into balls.

    If using a blender:

    • In the blender, blend oats until crumbly and fine, no big pieces left. Add chopped dates and blend until well combined and no large pieces left.
    • Transfer mixture to mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
      Use a Tablespoon to measure out portions and roll/shape into balls.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container: 
    • Room temperature 3-5 days
    • Refrigerator up to 2 weeks
    • Freezer up to 3 months

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ball | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

    Lemon coconut protein ball on round wood board with sliced lemon with text overlay.

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