Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
Bright, refreshing no-bake energy balls combining fresh lemon zest, toasted coconut, and creamy cashew butter for the perfect healthy snack or light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut divided
- ½ cup cashew butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder optional
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut for rolling
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest for rolling
Instructions
- Toast 1 cup coconut at 325°F for 5-7 minutes until golden, then cool completely
- Mix cashew butter, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth
- Stir in toasted coconut, remaining untoasted coconut, and protein powder if using
- Fold in white chocolate chips gently
- Chill mixture 15-20 minutes if too soft to roll
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using cookie scoop
- Coat balls in mixture of 2 tbsp coconut and 1 tsp lemon zest
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months
Equipment
- Food processor or high-powered blender
- Medium mixing bowl
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Airtight container for storage
- Microplane or fine grater (for lemon zest)