Looking for another energy-packed snack? Look no further! This one is perfect for spring or summer (or really any season) with its lemon and coconut flavors. These energy balls are vegan, gluten free, and super simple to make. All you need to do is create the mix, roll them into balls, coat them in coconut, and you’re done! So quick and easy for a healthy snack to have throughout the week.
Meal Prep
As you may already be able to tell, these energy balls are great for meal prep. They can be made on a Sunday, stored in an air tight container in the fridge, and consumed all week long. One recipe makes 20 energy balls so you’ll have plenty to take on-the-go with you throughout the week. I recommend two or three energy balls as the appropriate serving size.
What Equipment Do I Need?
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Small Dish
- Measuring Cups
- Storage Container
Ingredients
- Almond Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest
- Coconut Flour
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Substitutions
- Almond Butter – I had originally wanted to use cashew butter in this recipe, but they didn’t have it at the grocery store I went to. So, I used creamy almond butter instead. With this being said, feel free to swap this out for cashew butter.
- Maple Syrup – Agave nectar or honey (if you’re not vegan) are also options.
- Coconut Flour – I would stick with the coconut flour because it adds to the coconut flavor of the recipe, but almond flour may work instead if you’d really like to swap this out. Just be mindful that this could change the consistency of the energy balls.
Recipe
Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Combine the almond butter, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Mix together.
- Add the remaining ingredients: lemon zest, 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut, and coconut flour. Mix well.
- Form the dough into 20 energy balls.
- Prepare a small plate with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded coconut.
- Roll each energy ball in the shredded coconut, thoroughly coating each one.
- Store in the fridge in an air-tight container when not consuming. Recommended serving size is 2 or 3 energy balls.
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