These lemon cashew coconut date balls are quick and easy to make, vegan, gluten free, and delicious. They're creamy and smooth with a soft crunch!
This lemon date balls recipe comes together with simple ingredients for a bright and tasty snack that's great for breakfast or a sweet treat! If you like my hazelnut date balls and coconut bliss balls, you'll love these.
Why you'll love this recipe
- No bake: Lemon energy balls require almost zero prep work and minimal cleanup. Just blend in the food processor, roll into balls, and let chill in the fridge.
- Small batch: This recipe was developed when I needed a quick dessert and wanted to clean out the pantry. Double the recipe for meal prep or serving a large party.
- Easy to adapt: Missing an ingredient? See the ingredient notes and recommended substitutions below.
Ingredients
- Cashews: Raw cashews have a mild, nutty and buttery flavor with a soft, creamy texture. You can substitute with macadamia nuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
- Dates: To cut down on prep time, use pitted medjool dates. My favorite brands are Natural Delights and Thrive Market. (By the way, check out my Thrive Market Review!)
- Coconut: I suggest unsweetened desiccated coconut or shredded coconut to control the overall sweetness.
- Lemon: Use a zester to zest the lemon and then a citrus squeezer to get all the fresh lemon juice.
- Salt: A touch of salt enhances the flavor and brings everything together.
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Lemon Date Balls
These lemon cashew coconut date balls are quick and easy to make, vegan, gluten free, and delicious. They're creamy and smooth with a soft crunch!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup pitted dates
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.
- Pulse until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Roll into bite-sized balls. Enjoy immediately or let chill in the fridge.
Notes
Storage
- Store date balls in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- If you don't have medjool dates, you can substitute with another variety of dates, such as deglet noor dates.
- Medjool dates are naturally soft, if the alternative is more firm, soak them in hot water to soften.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of cold water and blend together. If it's too wet, add a tablespoon or two of coconut.
- Toss in a tablespoon of add-ins like seeds or additional nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 118mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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