{"id":27,"date":"2026-04-13T11:49:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=27"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:49:51","slug":"lemon-energy-balls-dairy-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=27","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Energy Balls (Dairy-Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These\u00a0<strong>Lemon Energy Balls<\/strong>\u00a0are soft, melt-in-your-mouth healthy no-bake energy bites with a refreshing coconut lemon flavor. Plus, these energy balls contain\u00a0<strong>2.6 grams of protein<\/strong>, and they are perfect as a post-workout protein snack!<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-26290-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-26290-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"26290\" data-servings=\"18\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-26290 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\"><a class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com\/lemon-energy-balls\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJt0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYjNQNGFmbjh1UTJ1aVRTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgprWuNksF2f-vePsfjuEvCZZppnmr70TjSbriCrCPJARorOcgbivFG-6tKW_aem_xuqhYIMG6Lsd5ktD4lPhAA&amp;signInSource=one-tap#\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"26290\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com\/lemon-energy-balls\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJt0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYjNQNGFmbjh1UTJ1aVRTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgprWuNksF2f-vePsfjuEvCZZppnmr70TjSbriCrCPJARorOcgbivFG-6tKW_aem_xuqhYIMG6Lsd5ktD4lPhAA&amp;signInSource=one-tap#\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"26290\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,311600511\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/5d7194a03baf163fd7d19b0c_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 cup Cashew - (note 1)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00SCAGW8E\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00SCAGW8E&amp;linkId=6cd2a46e5286b1c83bae44c704529b22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Cashew<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">(note 1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 \u00bd cup Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Organic-Shredd-Coconut-Unsweetened-KetoFriendly\/dp\/B0CLFYHSV2?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;linkId=a87c391c4a4185448956f3f80cab8561&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a03 tablespoons Coconut Nectar - (note 2)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Copra-Sugar-Free-Sweetener-Gluten-Free-Allergen-Free\/dp\/B0BTXHHY2C?crid=22HT1ET9WYOFQ&amp;keywords=coconut+nectar&amp;qid=1690742455&amp;s=grocery&amp;sprefix=coconut+nect%2Cgrocery%2C384&amp;sr=1-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;linkId=454da4d599559f4e40cb7f1472267689&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Coconut Nectar<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">(note 2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0\u00bc cup Lemon Juice - (note 3)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kosher-Select-Freshly-Squeezed-Lemon\/dp\/B093RY7234?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;linkId=381c245ee8697c36be0de7a4002bd997&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Lemon Juice<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">(note 3)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a02 tablespoons Lemon Zest\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B079DSY3ZL\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B079DSY3ZL&amp;linkId=f4d948da25f20d5ca53299f999624b83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Lemon Zest<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a02 tablespoons Hemp Seeds - (note 4) \" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Manitoba-Harvest-Organic-Shelled-Protein\/dp\/B00H4H0JXA?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;linkId=e6b81435a1f4fc7a494820bd897291ba&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Hemp Seeds<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">(note 4)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To coat the energy balls<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0\u2153 cup Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LNURL94\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=tcpk-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00LNURL94&amp;linkId=93fa70a85ab7d79f637a7377d41db1e5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-26290-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-26290-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"26290\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a food processor, using the S blade attachment, add the cashews, unsweetened shredded coconut, and blend on high speed until pulse until a meal.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add in maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Blend again on the high-speed setting until it forms a sticky dough that comes together.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Stir in the seeds of choice and pulse to incorporate. If the dough is too wet, add more coconut, 2 tablespoons at a time, blend on the high-speed setting after adding. If the dough is too dry, add 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, blend and repeat if needed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Scoop out one tablespoon of batter, roll into balls between your hands, then roll into the desiccated coconut to coat.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,311600511\/AdThrive_Recipe_2\/5d7194a03baf163fd7d19b0c_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Store the balls on a plate covered with parchment while you roll the remaining batter into energy balls.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Store energy balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Storage<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26290-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-26290-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><strong>Note 1<\/strong>: Other nuts like macadamia or skinless almonds work well in the recipe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note 2<\/strong>: Any liquid sweeteners like agave syrup, maple syrup, or sugar-free maple-flavored syrup work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note 3<\/strong>: You can use water, coconut water, and orange juice to create a range of energy ball flavors using the same recipe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note 4<\/strong>:\u00a0<span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMm9yJTIwY2hpYSUyMHNlZWRzJTIwb3IlMjBzdW5mbG93ZXIlMjBzZWVkcyUyMiU3RCU1RCU3RCU1RA==\">Or chia seeds or sunflower seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,311600511\/AdThrive_Recipe_3\/5d7194a03baf163fd7d19b0c_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Storage:\u00a0<\/strong>These coconut lemon energy bites can be stored for up to 1 week in a sealed box in the fridge or for up to 3 months in the freezer. You can remove the balls from the freezer a few hours before eating or thaw them overnight at room temperature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Soaking the Nuts<\/strong>: You can soak the cashew nuts in warm water or cold water overnight to activate them. This makes the nuts softer and easier to blend, but it is not essential. The recipe works very well with unsoaked nuts as long as your blender is powerful.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These\u00a0Lemon Energy Balls\u00a0are soft, melt-in-your-mouth healthy no-bake energy bites with a refreshing coconut lemon flavor. Plus, these energy balls contain\u00a02.6 grams of protein, and they<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-viral-article"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=27"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27\/revisions\/29"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=27"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=27"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}