Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
These energy balls are the perfect snack to welcome the spring season! They are vegan, gluten free, and a terrific on-the-go snack.
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.
Notes
Recipe Tip: If your shredded coconut is not sticking well to the energy balls, get your hands slightly damp and then roll the dough into a ball. This will help the shredded coconut stick.