Coconut-Lime Energy Bites

Name: Coconut-Lime Energy Bites
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup pitted dates; 1 1 cup rolled oats; 1 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes, plus extra for rolling; 1 ½ cup macadamia nuts or cashews; 1 ¼ cup hemp seeds; 1 2 tablespoons white chia seeds (black chia are okay, too); 1 2 tablespoons unsweetened cashew butter; 1 Zest and juice of 2 limes; 1 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 ½ teaspoon spirulina or chlorella powder (optional); 1 ½ teaspoon maca powder (optional); 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright lime and creamy coconut collide in these no-bake energy bites, packed with dates, oats, nuts, and seeds. They're naturally sweet, genuinely satisfying, and require nothing but a food processor and thirty minutes in the fridge. Perfect for when you need real food that actually tastes good.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 cup pitted dates
11 cup rolled oats
11 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes, plus extra for rolling
1½ cup macadamia nuts or cashews
1¼ cup hemp seeds
12 tablespoons white chia seeds (black chia are okay, too)
12 tablespoons unsweetened cashew butter
1Zest and juice of 2 limes
11 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ teaspoon spirulina or chlorella powder (optional)
1½ teaspoon maca powder (optional)
1¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and pulse until the mixture is evenly chopped and beginning to stick together and form a ball. Transfer the “dough” to a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Using a small ice cream scoop, or about ½ tablespoon measure, portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball with your hands to make it smooth.
Sprinkle shredded coconut or coconut flakes onto a plate and roll the balls in it to lightly coat. Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 1 month.