Lemon Coconut Energy Bites

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Preparation Time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 10 bites

1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup cashews
6 dates
1/4 cup almond butter
1 tablespoon coconut cream concentrate
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoon maca powder
optional toppings: unsweetened shredded coconut, lemon zest

In a food processor grind up your almonds and cashews until they make a grainy, flour-like consistency. Add in the dates and blend. Next, add in the rest of the ingredients (except optional toppings) and blend until the dough begins forming a ball.

Roll the mixture into 1/2 inch balls. If you are using toppings, spread them out on a flat plate and roll the balls in the toppings coating them completely and serve.

Recipe submitted by Julie, Burlington, MA

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Published on April 18, 2011

(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

5 Comments

Jessica May 9, 2011 at 6:24 am - Reply

These sound amazing, definitely gonna try them!

Linda April 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm - Reply

I just made these today and they are really quite yummy!  I didn’t have maca so just completely skipped it.  I used a teaspoon and made 20 little balls, rolled in coconut.  I am calling them lemon truffle bon bons and serving them at Easter. :)  Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!

Sarah:) April 18, 2011 at 10:08 pm - Reply

Maca is a root vegetable also known as “Peruvian ginseng”. It’s said to increase energy and stamina among other things.

Coconut oil is also a great natural energy booster. There is already some in the coconut cream concentrate but if you want you can always add extra.

Maria April 18, 2011 at 9:20 pm - Reply

I think the Maca powder is where the “energy”comes from.  I think it’s from a plant.  I didn’t see if offered on TT.  I am going to try the recipe without it.

Deanne April 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm - Reply

These sound wonderful! But what is Maca powder??

Lemon Coconut Energy Bites