Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls

Vegan lemon bliss balls on a white plate.

5 from 1 vote

These easy lemon bliss balls are full of zesty, sweet and coconut flavor, plus they come together in minutes! Perfect as a healthy snack, afterschool treat or even light dessert. 100% vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4-ingredient recipe, bliss balls, energy balls, vegan dessert recipe

Servings: bliss balls

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor
Lemon grater and juicer

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews unroasted and unsalted
1 cup dessicated coconut plus more for rolling the balls
¼ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Start by juicing and zesting the lemon and transfer a small amount of shredded coconut to a small plate (for rolling later).
To a food processor, add all the ingredients for the bliss balls (raw cashews, shredded coconut, lemon juice, lemon zest and maple syrup). Process/pulse until a sticky and uniform mixture forms.
About 1 tablespoon at a time (I like using a small ice cream scoop for that), roll the dough into smooth balls using your hands (you should end up with about 15 balls). Then. roll the bliss balls in the shredded coconut to completely cover them. Enjoy!

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Notes

The dough is very sticky! You can wet your hands first to prevent the mix from sticking to your hands while rolling into balls.
When grating the lemon zest, make sure to grate only at the very surface of the lemon (or the yellow layer) and avoid grating deeply in the skin (or the white part) which is more bitter.
Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes before rolling into balls if you can, this will help with shaping and reduce the stickiness.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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