by If you want a snack recipe that tastes like a vacation, these Lemon-Coconut Energy Balls are for you. They have a zesty, coconut flavor that’s perfectly sweet while also being a great source of healthy fats. They’re great for meal prep ahead of a busy week or when you need a quick grab-and-go snack or dessert. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Skylar’s five-star⭐️ review: “Made this already and loved it!”
If you want a snack recipe that tastes like a vacation, these Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are for you.
When I was testing this recipe I was blown away by just how lemony, coconutty, and somehow still packed with healthy goodness from the oats and chia seeds, so they’ll actually keep you feeling full throughout your day, which is super important to me as a Registered Dietitian!
Prep Them To Grab and Go!
Even though I have tons of Dietitian-approved snack recipes, these are the perfect recipe to meal prep ahead of a busy week. I even love whipping up a double batch of these to store in the freezer for when the craving strikes, my Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls, another easy energy bite recipe, which readers have told me they make on repeat because they taste like dessert but are totally snack-approved!
Oh, and this healthy make ahead snack recipe is straight from my cookbook, The Simple Vegan Kitchen, and one of my favourite recipes in the entire book!
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Wanna add a little protein boost to these lemon coconut energy balls? You can totally add a scoop of unflavoured or vanilla protein powder to the dough, just add a little more coconut oil or splash of plant-based milk too to add some more moisture!
Tips From My Kitchen To Yours!
I’ve tested these energy bites with oats and coconut so many times because I’m so obsessed, and just like with my incredibly delicious and easy 5-minute Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls, you may need to work the dough between your hands for a few seconds before forming the dough into balls!
Keep in mind that if the balls feel a little fragile now, they’ll firm up in the fridge when the coconut oil hardens!
Lemon Coconut Energy Balls with Oats & Seeds
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup raw, hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup large flake oats
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 5/6 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided, divide into 1/2 cup and 1/3 cup portions
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, about 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
Equipment
- Food processor or high speed blender
Instructions
- If using a food processor, you can add all ingredients, besides 1/3 cup of shredded coconut, to the food processor and mix until the dough starts to form together. Skip to step 4.
- If using a blender, add the sunflower seeds to a high-speed blender and blend until they’re smooth. Add the oats and blend until they have the consistency of flour.
- Add the sunflower seeds and oats to a large bowl with the coconut oil, 1⁄2 cup of shredded coconut, the lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, hemp seeds and salt. Stir to combine everything into a dough-like consistency.
- Form the dough into balls of 2 to 3 tablespoons per ball. You should have approximately 12 balls.
- Add the remaining 1⁄3 cup of shredded coconut to a bowl and roll the energy balls in the coconut. Place them on a clean plate and refrigerate them for 20 to 30 minutes until they’re set.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Made this already and loved it!
Oh I’m so happy you love them, Skylar! They’re one of my favorite easy snacks too!