Name: Lemon Coconut Energy Bites - Paleo - Whole30 - Gluten Free
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened dried plums; ¼ cup unsweetened dried figs; ½ cup medjool dates; 1 cup raw Brazil nuts; 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes; ¼ cup of chia seeds; 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoon lemon zest; ¼ cup of coconut butter

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Are you looking for a quick pick-me-up after a workout? Try making these lemon coconut energy bites.

Not only do they taste delicious, but the are also Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free and dairy-free!

Most energy bites and granola bar-style recipes are loaded with some form of sugar. These Whole30 energy balls are lightly sweetened with dried fruit and have a tang from the fresh lemon juice and have no added sugar of any kind.

Keep reading for the lemon date balls recipe.

Ingredients for these lemon coconut energy bites

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Whole30 date balls:

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¼ cup unsweetened dried plums
¼ cup unsweetened dried figs
½ cup medjool dates
1 cup raw Brazil nuts
1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
¼ cup of chia seeds
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup of coconut butter

How to make these lemon coconut energy balls

Start by pulsing your dried fruit in a food processor until the mixture is crumbly.

Add in the nuts, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make a nice mixture, and then pulse in the coconut butter.

The batter will be sticky and perfect to form into bite-sized balls.

I made mine about an inch in size and got 20 out of the recipe. I put energy bite in a paper liner.

These delicious energy bites are perfect for a snack, as part of a quick breakfast, or great for a low-calorie dessert.

Plus, they’re a great recipe for any time of the year because you don’t have to turn on your oven to make them.

Tasting these lemon date balls

These Whole30 energy balls are crunchy with just the right amount of sweetness and have a delicious hint of coconut.

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Yield: 20 Whole30 energy balls