Lemon-Coconut Energy Bites
Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
1 hour
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(5)
Ingredients
22 servings
- 2 packed cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut (plus extra for coating the bites)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Process until the ingredients are well incorporated and take on a dough-like consistency. (When the “dough” starts to form a ball in the food processor, you're good to go.)
Step 2
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes. (This step is optional, but it’s easier to mold the balls when the mixture is slightly chilled.)
Step 3
With damp hands (I like to rub mine with a little coconut oil, but you do you), roll tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into balls and place them on a plate or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Pour a little shredded coconut into a bowl (you shouldn’t need more than 3-4 tablespoons). Roll each bite in the coconut, using your hands to help press the coconut into the surface.
Step 5
Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Step 6
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