Lemon Coconut Energy Bites 1 Bowl Grain-free

There is something about the flavor combination lemon-coconut that just takes me to a happy, sunshiney place! These delectable lemon coconut bites are a perfect summer snack! And the best part? They are super easy! While many energy bites require us to grind toasted nuts, or use food processor etc we skip all that by using nut flours that already come ground finely. In our case almond flour and coconut flour. Just add everything to a bowl, mix and shape!

I love how the almond flour gives these an almost marzipan-like texture. Lemon juice and zest are added for that fresh zing while maple syrup lends these the perfect sweetness.

Why this recipe works!

• Just 6 ingredients and 1 bowl
• No food processor or blender needed
• zesty springy amazing flavor
• versatile. Change flavors to preference!
• no refined sugar or refined oil.

More small bites:

• Pumpkin Snack Bites
• Coconut Caramel Energy Balls
• Vegan Pizza Snack Bites
• Mojito Energy Balls
• Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites

How to make Lemon Coconut Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• almond flour and coconut flour make these perfectly smooth and soft. Use more almond flour as a substitute for coconut flour. For nut-free. use oat flour and coconut flour combination or pulse some hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds to make a coarse meal and use that in combination with the coconut flour or both coconut flour and oat flour
• coconut flour is a finer flour than shredded coconut. It also is defatted and not oily. I use it in the recipe to absorb excess moisture to make a good dough, as well as to add a mild coconut flavor.
• lemon juice and zest is added for zing
• maple syrup is added for lending these energy bites a subtle sweetness
• vanilla extract helps balance the flavor of lemon and coconut and adds a pleasant floral aroma
• a pinch of salt helps bring out the sweetness

Tips:

• Store the energy bites in the fridge in a ziplock bag or a covered container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to one month.
• To make these lemon poppy seed bites; add 2 to 3 teaspoons of poppy seeds into the mixture.
  You can also add chia seeds instead, to make lemon chia seeds energy bites.
• To make this recipe nut-free use a mix of oat flour and coconut flour to make the base of the snack bites. You can also blend some sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds into a coarse meal and use that as well.

In a bowl add the almond flour, coconut flour, and salt and mix really well. Press and mix until the almond flour lumps are broken down.

Then add in the lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon juice, and mix really well. Press the mix until all of the almond flour is moistened, if it’s not moist enough then add some lemon juice, one teaspoon at a time or maple syrup.

You want the dough to get somewhat crumbly so that you can easily form it into a ball but not sticky, so add lemon juice only if it isn’t already in that state.

Taste and adjust the flavor.

If it needs more sugar add some powdered sugar to taste and mix in. Then using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls. Add shredded coconut to a shallow dish. then roll them in the shallow dish. Set aside and serve. Keep refrigerated for upto 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze energy bites?

Yes, just transfer the energy bites to an airtight freezer bag. Press as much air out of the bag as possible, and seal it closed. Label and freeze: They should keep in the freezer for around six months.

Can I make this nut-free?

For nut-free. use oat flour and coconut flour combination or pulse some hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds to make a coarse meal and use that in combination with the coconut flour or both coconut flour and oat flour