Lemon Coconut Energy Balls

Easy to travel with. Super lemon-y. Naturally sweet. LOTS of coconut. Packed with healthy superfoods. Basically the perfect cheeky summer snack for hot days at the beach or by the pool.

Yield: 12

Ingredients

DRY INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon maca powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• pinch sea salt

WET INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup maple syrup (or agave/brown rice syrup)
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
• extra coconut for rolling in

Instruction

1. In a food processor, blend all the dry ingredients until well combined and oats are chopped up.
2. Add in the wet ingredients and pulse until it forms into a sticky dough.
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from refrigerator and form/roll into 12 balls. You have to work the mixture and flatten it out in your hand a few times before trying to roll it but the mixture it sticky and holds well after flattening it out a few times!
5. Roll in extra coconut if you want.
6. Store in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!