These creamy lemon coconut balls make a tasty healthy snack - they are low carb, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free. With a delicious blend of zesty lemon and creamy coconut, these bliss balls are an easy to make no-bake snack!
I'm a big fan of all things lemon and coconut, so these lemon coconut balls are a match made in heaven for me! They remind me of a lemon cheesecake but are most definitely a more healthy version in a convenient bite-sized package!
(This post for Lemon Bliss Balls was originally published on Love Food Nourish in November 2018)
I am always on the lookout for healthy unprocessed snacks that can be easy to grab and go or pop into lunchboxes.
My little boy adores these and prefers them to any other flavoured bliss balls including the ones with chocolate or cacao!
That is fine by me as these are a little less stimulating with the added benefits of some vitamin C goodness from the lemons.
He loves helping me roll them into balls - especially as he gets to do it twice - once into a ball then once again into the desiccated coconut.
Additional Recipe Notes:
- I have used raw honey in these lemon bliss balls - the delicate flavour of the honey really compliments the zesty tangy lemon.
- If you would like these bliss balls to be sugar-free you could use liquid stevia instead. Start off with a small amount such as 5 drops, blitz, and taste, add more if desired.
- If you are in a warmer climate then it may help to put the dough in the freezer for 10 minutes before rolling the dough into the bliss balls.
- Please ensure you use almond meal and not almond flour.
How to store bliss balls:
These can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These lemon bliss balls also can be frozen for up to 3 months.
For other bliss ball recipes you may like to try:
Creamy Blueberry, Coconut & Cacao Energy Balls
For other healthy snacks you may like to check out:
50 healthy kids snacks that are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free
Homemade Gummies (No added Sugar)
Paleo Nut Bars with Goji Berries
Banana Almond Cookie Dough Bites
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Hope
Creamy Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls (Paleo)
Creamy lemon coconut bliss balls make a tasty snack that the whole family will love. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond meal
- ¾ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup raw cashews * Soaked overnight or quick soaked
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbpsn coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 Tbpsn coconut milk
- 2 Tbspn raw honey
- zest 2 lemons
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut for coating balls
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender. Blitz until combined and you have a dough like consistency. Taste to see if sweet enough for you, add more sweetener if desired.
- Roll into balls.
- Place ¼ cup desiccated coconut on a plate or chopping board. Roll the balls in the coconut to coat them.
- Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can also be frozen and used when needed.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield 18 Serving Size 18Amount Per Serving Calories 142Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 18mgCarbohydrates 8gNet Carbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 2g
This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.