Coconut & Lemon Snowball Snacks

Delicious, chewy, sweet lemon coconut balls of heavenly bliss.

They are the perfect thing to curb any candy craving. But just be sure to hide them from friends and family…

..because people will be asking you for the recipe!

I'm a big fan of all things lemon and coconut, so these lemon coconut balls are a match made in heaven for me! They remind me of a lemon cheesecake but are most definitely a more healthy version in a convenient bite-sized package!

Whoever is responsible for the idea that we should mash a bunch of healthy ingredients into one little ball as a snack is an absolute genius in my book.

Moreish snack balls, bliss balls, energy bites, call them what you like, are one of the easiest things to make, and they are a perfect little nutrient-dense bite for a satisfying and beneficial snack! 

This recipe is full of healthy ingredients like protein, healthy carbohydrates and fats along with fibre, minerals and vitamins. Pop one of these babies into your mouth and you get a boost of energy and satisfy sweet cravings in an instant.

They also look and taste delicious and are a great way of incorporating healthy stuff into your diet. Mixed in one blender bowl, these easy yummy no-bake energy balls are the perfect healthy snack for busy families.

These snack balls freeze perfectly for up to 3 months in an aright container - making them a great snack-on-the-go for kids and adults alike!

These healthy Coconut and Lemon Snowballs take just 10 minutes to prepare, use only 4 ingredients, are packed with great flavor and nutrition, and taste AMAZING! It doesn't get any better than that!!

 

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword coconut and lemon bliss balls, coconut and lemon snack balls, coconut and lemon snowball snacks, healthy bliss balls, healthy snack balls

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 2 tablespoons rice malt syrup or honey
• 3/4 cup desiccated coconut extra, for rolling

Instructions

• Add the cashews, coconut, rice malt syrup, lemon juice and zest to a food processor.

  Blend until broken down and mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed between your fingers.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have some different sized ‘bits’ in your lemon snowballs.

  Taste test and add more lemon or sweetener if you think it needs it.

  Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your palm and form into a ball.

  Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture then roll in desiccated coconut. Makes 12 snack balls.

  Store these energy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

  Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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