I’ve always been a fan of lemony desserts and snacks. These lemon coconut protein snack balls are my absolute favorite snack to prep for the week.

Whether you choose to call them bliss balls, protein balls, energy balls, energy bites, or whatever else, they are still delicious. Little spheres of snacking. Little orbs of awesomeness.

These delightful little treats will satisfy your sweet tooth craving any day and are packed with healthy fats, protein, and are refined sugar free! Perfect for an after school snack for kids!

Snack balls can be made of a lot of things, such as oats, dates and nuts, but this recipe features lemon, coconut, cashews, honey and some protein powder. All you need is a handful of simple, pantry staple ingredients and a few minutes to prep since they are no bake! Keep them on hand for the week when you need a simple, healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

One little coconut snack ball makes me happy in an instant. It’s soft and chewy and you are going to love this superfood candy.

This recipe is a simple and delicious way to incorporate the amazing health benefits of whole foods into your lifestyle, as its bursting with nutrition and good stuff.

With a handful of basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. There’s no need for special equipment, and since you don’t need to bake them, the preparation is hassle-free. This recipe is perfect for when you are short on time but still want to impress guests or satisfy your sweet tooth.

They make an excellent addition to holiday dessert tables, party platters, or as a fun snack to have on hand for everyday cravings. You can easily customize them to fit any occasion by adding different toppings, like sprinkles, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes, to give them a festive touch.

Whether you are making a batch for a family get-together or just treating yourself, these bite-sized delights are perfect for any occasion. Serve them at a party, and watch as the entire tray disappears in seconds!

All of your guests will be asking you for the recipe, and no one can ever believe how ridiculously easy they are to make.

Lemon Protein Snack Balls With Coconut Drizzle

Sweet yet tangy and so easy to make, these lemon snack balls are a simple and nutritious treat designed to get you through a busy day. Made with just 7 ingredients they have 8grams of protein per serving.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut and lemon bliss balls, healthy protein balls, lemon energy bites, lemon snack balls no bake, lemon snack balls with coconut drizzle

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen powder
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 1-2 lemons, juice and zest – depending on how lemon-y you prefer
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Optional

• 1/4 cup coconut butter melted, store bought or recipe below in notes
• Zest of 1 additional lemon
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• Desiccated coconut to roll balls in

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until well combined and mostly smooth. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your snack balls.

  Taste test and add more honey, lemon or vanilla if you think it needs it.

  Scoop out 1 tablespoon lots of dough and roll into about 1 inch balls. Makes 12-16 depending on what size you prefer.

  Place coconut butter in small dish and microwave at  50% power with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the coconut butter.

  Drizzle with melted coconut butter and sprinkle zest/and or poppy seeds over each snack ball. Refrigerate until coconut butter hardens.

  Or roll into shredded coconut if desired.

  Place in the fridge to set for about 30 minutes.

  To store, in fridge for 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Superstar Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now.

But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good.

It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat.

Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient!

You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive. Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.

Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.  😊

Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet. 😉

Homemade coconut butter recipe here: 

 

 

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