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Last updated on January 7, 2025. Originally posted on January 27, 2017 By Maryea / 34 Comments

Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

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These Lemon Coconut Energy Balls have a bright, lemony flavor and are an easy-to-make healthy snack!

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Sometimes, in the middle of winter, I need something fresh and bright. Something to fight off seasonal affective disorder, which threatens to take over when I don’t see the sun for over a week at a time. These Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are exactly what I need.

The lemon flavor absolutely pops in these and the coconut flavor takes a subtle backseat. The two flavors work together to create a delicious combination.

The texture of these is a little different than a lot of my energy balls, which are made with dates and nuts. These ones don’t have dates. Instead, I used cashews as the base, and then a combination of coconut flour, shredded coconut, lemon juice, coconut oil, and agave nectar to hold them together. Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

I absolutely LOVE the texture this created. I used agave nectar because I like its neutral flavor here, but you are free to use another liquid sweeter like honey or maple syrup. Just be aware that the lemon flavor won’t shine as much.

Coconut flour is easy to find at most grocery stores these days, but here it is on Amazon if your grocery store isn’t that well-stocked. This is the unsweetened shredded coconut I use.

Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

My whole family loves these energy balls. I actually created them for Meghan, who love lemon bars. I have been trying to create a healthy lemon bar recipe for a few years now, and I have not perfected it yet. These Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are a yummy compromise to hold her over until I get that recipe just right.

Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

Even though these are more of a snack than a dessert, she is happy to have one or two of these as her sweet treat for the day. Even though they pass for dessert for Meghan, these are low sugar. You’ve got to love that! I hope your family loves them, too.

I love seeing the Happy Healthy Mama Recipes you try! Tag me in pictures on Instagram. I am  @happyhealthymama 🙂

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Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

Lemon Coconut Energy Balls


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty of Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 21 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These Lemon Coconut Energy Balls are a low sugar snack that are super easy to make!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups whole cashews
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut + more for coating (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 very large or 2 smaller lemons) + 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Place the cashews in a food processor and process until a fine crumb.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until it comes together in a ball.
  3. Roll the “dough” into approximately 1-inch balls. If you’re adding extra coconut, roll dip them into a bowl with some shredded coconut and roll it around to evenly coat. Place the balls on a plate or tray.
  4. Place the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm.
  5. We like these best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: food processor
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 78
  • Sugar: 2.2g
  • Sodium: 4.3mg
  • Fat: 5.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.7g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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  1. Kelli H says

    February 19, 2024 at 3:49 pm

    So good! I also used lemon zest & rather than coconut flour I swapped vanilla protein powder. They came out wonderful. My girls love them!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 21, 2024 at 10:07 am

      Thanks for your feedback!

      Reply
  2. jess says

    May 10, 2019 at 1:13 am

    Hi there! just made these and wondering how long they will stay good for? Also, how large is a serving size? thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      May 13, 2019 at 8:12 am

      Hi there! These will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. The nutritional values are for 1 ball, but how much is a serving depends on how big of a snack you need. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Vanessa says

    April 6, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    April 6, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    These look so good! I love lemon in the spring time. Does the cashew flavor come through much?

    Reply
  5. Kirra says

    March 21, 2019 at 6:12 am

    Hi! These look great!
    Do you think it’s possible to use vanilla protein powder instead of coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 22, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      I do think that would work!

      Reply
  6. Alison Fenton Borel says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    These are super! I don’t think I’ve used coconut flour ever before and this is amazing.

    Reply
  7. Caitlin says

    October 27, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Could I replace almond flour for the cashews? If so, how much of a cup does 1.5 cups of whole cashws break down to be once it has been through the food processor to be equivalent?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 30, 2017 at 6:39 am

      I think that would work, but I can’t say for sure. I’m not sure how much 1.5 cups of whole cashews breaks down to; I haven’t measured that.

      Reply
  8. Emma says

    September 4, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    Hi! These look really good, and I was wondering if the cashews can be taken out, I have a nut allergy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      September 4, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Hmmm…you’d need to replace them with something else. Maybe sunflower seeds?

      Reply
  9. Heidi says

    August 13, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    I can’t wait to try these! I’m wondering if anyone’s tried making them with raw cashews rather than salted/roasted or if that’s a necessity for them to be so good?

    Reply
    • Sasha E Brown says

      September 1, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Heidi! I actually used raw cashews and they still tasted amazing!

      Reply
  10. Ursula says

    July 24, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    These look super yummy. I can’t wait to try them. What is considered a serving size on the nutrition facts? I assume it is 1 ball, but I would like to confirm. My husband was recently diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic and I am looking for small sweet treats the whole family can enjoy. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      July 29, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Yes, one serving is a ball. I find that the easiest way for people to determine how much they would like to eat. 🙂

      Reply
      • David says

        November 5, 2017 at 9:26 pm

        What would 1 ball weigh? Roughly?
        Thanks

  11. Alex says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Do you think I would be able to blend this recipe up in a nutri bullet ??
    Thanks !!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      June 20, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      Yep! I used to use my Magic Bullet for recipes like this before I got a vita mix. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alex says

        July 24, 2017 at 4:16 pm

        Thanks so much !!!

  12. Tracy says

    March 17, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    Hi Maryea – Have you tried Coconut Nectar yet? It’s a sweetener alternative. I just accidentally got it from the store, when I intended to buy Coconut Aminos (soy sauce substitute) instead! I am tempted to keep it instead of exchanging it, as I think it’s supposed to be a healthier alternative to agave, etc., but I haven’t heard much about it yet and don’t know how it tastes…

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 18, 2017 at 9:18 am

      I actually have some in my pantry but haven’t tried it yet!

      Reply
  13. Amelia says

    March 16, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    I just made these a couple of nights ago. They are fantastic! They’re a perfect snack for when I want something sweet, without wrecking my blood sugar. I added a bit of chia for added energy. This was also my first time using agave nectar, and I was very pleasantly surprised- no strange aftertaste, just yummy lemon. I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes now. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 17, 2017 at 7:18 am

      I’m so glad you liked these Amelia! Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Melissa says

    March 14, 2017 at 10:21 am

    These are so good! We made it with honey 1.5 tblsp. And rolled it in more coconut flakes! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 16, 2017 at 8:14 am

      You’re welcome! Glad you liked these. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Tara says

    March 7, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    So wondering what I did wrong. Was too sticky to roll into balls with my hands so spread it out in a pan to chill. But would prefer to have created balls. Any advice welcome. Thanks

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 8, 2017 at 6:38 am

      You needed more dry ingredients. Next time try to add a bit more coconut flour or shredded coconut if this happens. If they are just a little sticky, using slightly damp hands can help also.

      Reply
  16. Lenka Rohackova says

    February 28, 2017 at 7:11 am

    This recipe looks amazing! I wonder how do you count the nutrition facts? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:27 am

      Thanks, Lenka! I use a tool that I have access to as part of my membership in Food Blogger Pro. http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=485258&U=1092202&M=45785&urllink= (aff)

      Reply
  17. Lei says

    February 1, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    These are so delicious and so easy to make! They satisfied this craving I have been having for lemon cheesecake bars. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 3, 2017 at 7:44 am

      So glad to hear this! I’m glad you liked these. 🙂

      Reply

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