Vegan Coconut Lime Energy Balls (Printable)

Zesty coconut lime balls with dates and cashews, a bright vegan snack for a quick energy boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (150 g) raw cashews
02 - 1 cup (120 g) pitted Medjool dates, approximately 10 large dates
03 - ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling

→ Flavor

04 - Zest of 2 limes
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cashews in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not reduced to paste consistency.
02 - Add pitted dates, shredded coconut, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until the mixture holds together when pressed, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
04 - Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat completely.
05 - Place energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal texture.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes with zero baking, meaning you can satisfy a craving before it even fully forms.
  • The lime-coconut combo feels indulgent and vacation-like, but the dates and cashews make them genuinely nourishing.
  • Once you make your first batch, you'll find yourself rolling a new one just to have an excuse to breathe in that lime zest.
02 -
  • Don't over-process the mixture or the cashew oils will release and turn everything into a dense, fudgy paste instead of having that pleasant slight texture and crumb.
  • Chilling is non-negotiable if you want them to hold their shape, room temperature versions will be soft and a bit weepy by the time you eat them.
03 -
  • Zest your limes before you juice them because once they're wet, the zest gets harder to grip and tends to spray juice everywhere.
  • If your mixture ever feels too soft to roll, don't panic, just pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes and it'll become completely manageable.
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