Lemon coconut energy balls are a healthy, guilt-free, no bake snack with dates, nuts, coconut, chia seeds and lemon juice. No refined sugar plus paleo and Whole30 approved!
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Whole 30 Lemon Energy Balls
I’m always on the hunt for healthy snack ideas that are simple, quick and delicious. These no-bake lemon coconut balls are a top pick and are usually always on hand. They are perfect for meal prep and make a great grab and go snack.
These lemon coconut energy balls are packed full of delicious flavor and are super healthy for you! I loved these when I was doing the Whole30 because they were about the sweetest thing I could have. They’re filled with dates, which are naturally sweet and delicious. Perfect for those who have a sweet tooth but are trying to eat healthier.
They almost taste like a lemon larabar, but better in my opinion. Everything just tastes better with shredded coconut, don’t you think?!
The lemon in these Whole 30 energy balls packs the perfect punch! It gives that little boost of energy. These are also jam packed with protein to help keep you fuller longer. Healthy, easy and delicious!
Reasons to Love Them
- No added sugar! Dates are naturally sweet, so no other sweetener is required.
- Packed with protein. Whole 30 protein balls keep you fuller longer.
- No-bake. No baking required! Simply blend the ingredients and form into balls.
- Paleo. Add this recipe to your list of top paleo snacks. Easy, healthy and tasty!
- Whole30 approved. These are one of my favorite Whole 30 snacks! All ingredients are compliant.
- Freezer-friendly. Store in the freezer and grab one out when you need a quick, healthy snack!
Ingredients
- Dates: Make sure the dates are pitted! You can either do this yourself of buy already pitted dates for convenience.
- Lemon juice: You’ll need the juice from 2 medium-sized lemons.
- Almonds: I like to use raw slivered almonds. Salted nuts tend to make the energy balls a bit too salty.
- Macadamia nuts: Macadamia nuts are my favorite, but cashews or walnuts work great too.
- Shredded coconut: Make sure to buy raw, unsweetened shredded coconut! You could even toast your coconut if you’d like.
- Chia seeds: I love adding these in to sneak in some extra fiber and protein.
How to Make Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
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- Line baking sheet. Line a 9×13 pan with wax paper and set aside.
- Blend ingredients together. Chop the nuts in a food processor or high powered blender. Remove the nuts, then add in 1/2 cup dates with the juice of 1 lemon and pulse. Add the remaining dates and juice from the 2nd lemon and pulse again. Then add in the chopped nuts, chia seeds and half of the shredded coconut and mix until combined.
- Roll into balls. Roll into 1-inch balls (about 1 1/2 Tablespoons) and then roll into the remaining shredded coconut (may need more for rolling). Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Tips
- You can use different nuts to make various combos, just keep the dates as the base.
- If the mixture becomes too dry, add in a little bit more lemon juice or water.
- Use a food processor or blender to finely chop all of the ingredients.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to form energy balls so they’re evenly sized.
- If they are a little sticky, place them in the freezer for a bit to harden up.
Storing + Freezing
- To store: Keep in fridge in an airtight container or bag for up to 1 week.
- To freeze: Place in a freezer bag or airtight container and store in freezer for up to 3 months.
Love recipes with coconut? Try these lemon coconut bars, chocolate covered coconut balls or lemon coconut cream dessert lasagna!
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Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 2 lemons , juiced
- ¼ cup raw almonds
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts , cashews or walnuts work great too
- ½ cup shredded coconut , more if needed for rolling
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 pan with wax paper and set aside.
- In a food processor or high powered blender, chop the nuts. Remove nuts and then add in 1/2 cup dates with the juice of 1 lemon and pulse. Add in the remaining dates and the juice of the 2nd lemon and pulse. Then add in chopped nuts, chia seeds and half of the shredded coconut. Mix until all the ingredients are combined.
- Roll into 1-inch balls (approximately 1 1/2 Tablespoons) and then roll into the remaining shredded coconut (may need more for rolling). Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can use different nuts to make various combos, just keep the dates as the base.
- If the mixture becomes too dry, add in a little bit more lemon juice or water.
- If they are a little sticky, place them in the freezer for a bit to harden up.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Energy Balls + Bars, Freezer-Friendly, Meal Prep, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
These are great for snack and go.
I’ve tried a few different energy ball recipes, and this one is by far my favorite!
Tasty little treats, I could eat the whole batch!
I love energy balls and this one has been by far my favorite.
These are great for those busy summer days! Love the coconut and lemon flavor!
These make the perfect healthy grab & go snack! Love the lemon coconut flavor!
Wow! Just made these with Pistacios and almonds and lime juice. Delicious!
Thanks so much!
They look great, just wonderful! But I always mess up with this thing of “1 cup”, “1/2 cup”… Where can I see the equivalent of those? is 1 cup of something the same amount of 1 cup of another thing? I wanted those quantities in grams…can you help me? Thank you!
Hi Aleks! This looks like a good resource to convert cups to grams! :)
Maybe I don’t know where to look…but what is the nutritional values? Thanks!
I’m sorry but I don’t have the nutritional information but there are websites that you could use to find out that information.
i misunderstood the recipes and basically used lemon flesh ..after juicing . It worked beautifully ! I removed all rind and white part !
i just made these, they are very “wet” and I had to put in the freezer to firm up. Are they supposed to be soft or firm? Perhaps next time I will only use one lemon and add as needed.
Hi Sarah! These are supposed to be firm enough to go in a ball, but softer than a granola bar. I would recommend using less lemon next time. Lemons come in different sizes, so you must have used a larger lemon! Hopefully those changes help with the consistency. :)
Hi, Jamielyn Nye. It looks so simple to make but healthy. I’m going to try this now
Hope you enjoy these. Thanks for stopping by! :)
These look great, but it is the whole lemon without the juice?
It’s the juice from 2 lemons! :)
This is really a great recipe. I just love to taste them. My mom will be asking me to eat some energy balls that are brought from the shop but that really don’t make me feel interesting to eat. But now i have got something yummy and energetic too. My mom really feels happy when i do taste this. It is just amazing and super cool. Lemon is my favorite flavor and that enhance the taste of this recipe. Loved it totally. I am gonna try this for sure!!!!!!!!!
When you say “1 lemon (juiced)” do you mean the juice of one lemon?
These look great, BTW!
Yes, the juice of one lemon! Thanks, hope you enjoy! :)
These look soooo good!!!
These look amazing! My mom makes energy balls with the peanut butter, flax seed and raisins…but these look dreamy–and yes! everything is most definitely better with coconut! :)
These look great! I saw the dates and thought “uh oh,” but the blender is the key! Jamielyn- would love for you to link this to Friday Favorites if you get a chance! laura