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!
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!
The final ingredients include lime juice + zest for tangy tropical vibes, plus vanilla and salt to enhance all the flavors.
Lastly, we roll in a mixture of shredded coconut and lime zest to make the flavor pop at first bite!
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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Servings 18 (Energy bites)
- 1 cup packed pitted medjool dates (measured after pitting)
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 2-3 Tbsp lime juice
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
FOR ROLLING
- 1/4-1/3 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
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To make the coconut coating, place the shredded coconut and lime zest into a small bowl or plate and stir to combine. Set aside.
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To your food processor, add pitted dates and blend until small bits remain or a ball forms. Scoop out and set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator (up to 1 week) or the freezer (up to 1 month).
Serving: 1 energy bite Calories: 114 Carbohydrates: 12.4 g Protein: 2.7 g Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 6 mg Potassium: 176 mg Fiber: 1.9 g Sugar: 8.3 g Vitamin A: 0 IU Vitamin C: 2 mg Calcium: 23 mg Iron: 0.8 mg
