These lime-pecan-coconut energy bites are super easy and extremely delicious.
Energy bites are small balls or morsels of food that are used as a snack or to increase energy. They are often made with natural ingredients like fruits, nuts, seeds, dates, and oats.
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ABOUT THIS RECIPE
These pecan coconut date balls also have lemon zest and a pinch of salt. They are an energy bomb and do not panic if you think they have a lot of calories or fat. They are good fats and good calories, the kind of fats and energy we need to think and survive.
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ENERGY Bites benefits
They are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy carbohydrates. They are often used as a healthy alternative to sweets and processed snacks.
I used to give them to my children before tournaments or all the sports they did when they were in middle school. They are also perfect as a small for dessert or a little pick-me-up treat or when you just want something sweet but healthy.
INGREDIENTS OF THE ENERGY BITES
- Unsweetened coconut flakes or shreds
- Pitted dates
- Pecans, but you could also use cashews, walnuts, or any other nut.
- Lime zest. I like to use lime zest because I like the combination of flavors with the coconut. You could also use lemon zest.
- Pinch of salt, do not skip the pinch of salt; this little pinch brings all the flavors together.
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HOW TO MAKE THE ENERGY BITES?
- In the bowl of the food processor (affiliate link), put the coconut and pulse until it is in small pieces.
- Add the pitted dates and pulse 5 or 6 times until fully chopped. Add the nuts.
- Add the lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Cover and turn on again until everything is well integrated.
- With your hands, form balls. Store them in a jar in the fridge.
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tips and ideas
- Use a trail mix and nuts for a balanced protein, healthy fats, and fiber mix.
- Experiment with different flavors and spices to flavor the balls—cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, carrot cake spice, etc.
- Make this recipe your own, prepare it to your liking, do not cling to the exact proportions of the recipe, and adjust it to your liking.
- Allow the balls to cool in the refrigerator before serving. This will toughen them up and make them easier to handle.
- Store in an airtight container, in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
5- Ingredient nutty energy balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes or grated unsweetened
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor add the coconut and pulse until it is in small pieces.
- Add dates and pulse again for 5 to 6 times until they are in small pieces.
- Turn on the food processor and while running add the nuts.
- Uncover and scrape the walls of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add lime zest and a pinch of salt. Cover and turn again until everything is well integrated.
- With your hands, form ballss tore in a jar in the fridge.
Notes
- Allow the balls to cool in the refrigerator before serving. This will toughen them up and make them easier to handle.
- Store in an airtight container, in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
information
Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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