Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Bites | Gluten-Free | Vegan

Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Bites – Chewy energy balls with protein-rich chia seeds and lemony flavor. Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Paleo mid-day snack

Energy balls are the best option to satisfy mid-day hunger packs. Instead of munching on nutrition bars or refined store-bought snacks, prepare these healthy balls to munch on. These portable snacks are prepared with tart lemon sweetened by coconut and finally loaded with protein-rich chia seeds. These bites are chewy and perfect for mid-day pick me up a snack. They are vegan, gluten-free and paleo. Prepare these bites and munch on healthy snacks.

Ingredients

1 cup Pitted Dates ( I used Medjool dates)
½ cup Almonds
½ cup Unsweetened Coconut shredded + ½ cup shredded coconut (for dusting the balls)
¼ cup Chia seeds
½ Lemon juice
Zest of 1 Lemon

Method:

Add dates in the food processor and process them to break into small pieces
Add almonds, chia seeds, lemon juice and process them until they are combined together
Add lemon zest and process them until they come together as a dough
Scoop using a spoon and roll them into balls
Dust the rolled balls with the shredded coconut
Place in an airtight container and store in refrigerator for about a month