No-Bake Coconut Lime Energy Bites

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Let your tastebuds transport you to a tropical destination with our new NO-BAKE Coconut Lime Energy Bites! What started as a cake quickly turned into these tasty little treats because who wants to turn on their oven during summer?

These 7-ingredient, flavor-filled bites are the perfect mid-day treat for summer & beyond. They’re tangy, coconutty, and ridiculously easy to make. Let us show you how!

Medjool dates, limes, cashews, almond flour, shredded coconut, salt, and vanilla

These naturally sweetened coconut lime energy bites begin with our favorite fiber & mineral-rich sweetener: dates! Pitted dates go into the food processor and turn into a sweet, sticky paste.

Next, we blend up cashews, almond flour, and shredded coconut, which form the wholesome base of these energy bites, supplying plenty of healthy fats and even a little protein!

Food processor with date paste, lime zest, shredded coconut, cashews, and other ingredients for making energy bites

The final ingredients include lime juice + zest for tangy tropical vibes, plus vanilla and salt to enhance all the flavors.

Food processor with dough for making coconut lime energy bites

Lastly, we roll in a mixture of shredded coconut and lime zest to make the flavor pop at first bite!

An energy bite resting in a bowl of shredded coconut and lime zest

We hope you LOVE these energy bites! They’re:

Coconutty
Bright
Tropical-tasting
Date-sweetened
Satisfying
Quick & easy
+ Perfect on the go!

These bites are the ideal treat for workweek snacking, meal prep, summer adventures, and beyond! If you’re looking for more snacks to fuel your summer, be sure to check out our round-up of Summer Road Trip Snacks!

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Close up photo of a partially eaten coconut lime energy bite

FOR ROLLING

1/4-1/3 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 Tbsp lime zest

To make the coconut coating, place the shredded coconut and lime zest into a small bowl or plate and stir to combine. Set aside.
To your food processor, add pitted dates and blend until small bits remain or a ball forms. Scoop out and set aside.
To the now empty food processor, add your raw cashews, almond flour, and shredded coconut. Blend until a fine meal is achieved — about 20-30 seconds.
Divide the date ball into four (or more) pieces and add it back in along with the lime zest and the lesser amount of lime juice. Blend until a tacky dough forms. If it’s too dry, add a little more lime juice (or water if the mixture is already limey enough). If it gets too wet or sticky, add more shredded coconut as needed.
Scoop out ~1 Tbsp of dough (we like this scoop) and roll it into a ball. Then roll the ball into the coconut lime mixture to fully coat. Place onto a baking sheet or plate and repeat until all of your mixture is used up. Enjoy now or refrigerate for a snack later!
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator (up to 1 week) or the freezer (up to 1 month).