No-Bake Lemon Turmeric Energy Bites (AKA Fat Balls)
Lemon turmeric energy bites are a seriously delicious healthy snack. One bite of citrus perfection, combining the perfect balance of protein and fat to help you feel full and satisfied.
Servings: 30 balls
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw nuts cashews, walnuts, pecans
- 1 cup dessicated coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 3/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- pinch sea salt and black pepper
(optional) toppings
- shredded coconut and lemon zest (about 1 tsp lemon zest and 1/4 cup shredded coconut)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor pulse nuts until they resemble a dry flour. Add all remaining ingredients and pulse until resembling a dough. (note: if your coconut butter is super firm you may need to heat it to add to the mixture)
- Roll dough into small balls between the palms of your hand, roll in shredded coconut and lemon zest.
- As you roll dough it will produce more oil, I gently rolled the balls over a paper towel to remove some of the oil and then rolled in coconut and lemon.
- Store in airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 weeks, but they will never last that long ;-)
Notes
- Make sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut
- If you don't have coconut butter, coconut oil will also work but will produce a different texture
- I used collagen peptides as my protein powder but you could easily sub for a vegan protein powder or leave it out entirely
- Nutrition information is based on 1 energy bite
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.9mg
