Description
A delightful treat combining the tropical flavors of coconut and lime, these Coconut Lime Energy Balls are nutritious and easy to make, requiring no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Add the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, and lime zest to the dry mixture. Mix until well combined and sticky.
- Take small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, they are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Ensure oats are certified gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Energy Balls, healthy snack, no-bake energy balls, vegan energy balls