Lime Coconut Energy Bites
on May 20, 2020, Updated Sep 05, 2024
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These no-bake lime coconut energy bites are easy to make in minutes with just 4 simple ingredients.
About the Recipe
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and has no added oil or sugar. They travel well so are perfect for hiking, camping or lunch and snacking on-the-go. The lime and coconut give them a zesty tropical flavour and they’re quick and easy to whip up for a healthy snack or dessert!
The lime juice and zest really brightens these up! You can also try citrus in these No-Bake Lemon Pie Bars or for a similar recipe without lime, these No-Bake Cashew Coconut Balls and Cinnamon Date Coconut Balls are yummy too.
Ingredients
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
- Dates: Any variety works, just make sure they’re soft and moist for best results. It’s important to use soft, moist dates in this recipe. If your dates are on the dry side, soak in hot water for 15 minutes then drain well before using.
- Coconut: Use fine or medium unsweetened shredded (desiccated) coconut.
- Cashews: Use “raw” cashews. They should have no added ingredients such as oil or salt. You can substitute almonds.
- Lime: You’ll need 1-2 limes to create the lime juice and lime zest. Orange or lemon can be used instead of lime for a variation.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. Make the lime juice and zest and set aside.
Quick Tip: You can use a citrus planer, fine grater or just a sharp knife to make the zest. Try to avoid the white bit and just get the outermost peel of the lime to avoid any bitterness.
Step 2. Add the cashews to your food processor and break them down into a coarse, grainy flour. It’s ok if there are some large bits left behind but they should be most broken down.
Step 3. Add the dates and process into a crumbly but sticky dough. You should be able to press the dough into clumps between your fingers.
Step 3. Add the shredded coconut, lime juice and lime zest and process into a thick, sticky dough that sticks together when you press it between your fingers.
If the dough is too crumbly (this can happen if your dates were too dry), add 1-2 tbsp warm water and process again. That should do the trick.
Step 4. Use your hands to roll the dough into balls. Feel free to coat the balls in shredded coconut for an extra treat!
FAQ
Yes. Just keep in mind it the balls will be sweeter and higher in sugar.
The balls can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 2 months. They’ll hold up well out of the fridge for 1-2 days if kept cool.
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Lime Coconut Energy Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
- To make the lime zest, use a fine grater or citrus planer on the lime to accumulate 1 tsp of zest (the outer peel). Slice the lime in half and squeeze or use a citrus juicer to make 2 tbsp of juice in a small bowl or container.
- Place the cashews in a food processor and mix until broken down into a coarse, grainy flour. A few larger pieces left behind are ok.
- Add the dates and process until it forms a crumbly but sticky dough. Add the coconut, lime juice and zest and process until you the mixture sticks together when you press it between your fingers.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into 15 balls.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on April 17, 2014.
Great recipe – What are servings details? Sugar, carbs etc?
The nutrition facts are listed underneath the recipe. Enjoy!
The flavours just pop!!! So easy and so good! Made a batch as a gift for a girlfriend and she loved them. Great recipe!
So easy and so good! The lime really makes the flavour pop! Rolled the balls in more coconut to make them easier to handle.
So glad you enjoyed them! I love the lime in these too! 🙂
Amazing! I loved them! super easy to make as well.
Glad you enjoyed the, Milena!
These lime coconut energy balls are delish. Easy recipe and a nice change from chocolate nut butter type energy balls.
So glad you liked them! I love them too, so fresh and yummy.
Just wondering if they would freeze ok. I want to make them for Christmas gifts.
Ya, you can freeze them for months! Enjoy!
Yum! These are so delicious and so easy and quick to make. I have made a variety of different recipes like this but they never turn out quite right or take awhile to do but these are so quick and the best I’ve had. I have handed them out around work as well and everyone is loving them! A nice little mid morning or afternoon snack.
So glad to hear that! I love these too, so quick and easy and they taste so good!
These are sensational , thanks for the recipe , yummy…….
I made these with almonds and sweetened coconut because it’s what I had on hand. They are amazing!
Awesome. Good to hear they were okay with almonds, a few people have asked but I haven’t tried it. Thanks!
Holy crap! These are delicious!
So happy you liked them, Carla!