Lemon Protein Balls are super soft and easy to make with fresh lemon and coconut. For the perfect healthy and satisfying no-bake treat to have on hand!
These coconut lemon protein balls can be easily made keto-friendly. They are gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free. They make great light spring treats to have on hand. In the spring, I start to crave lemon and coconut. Which was the inspiration behind this recipe. And trust me lemon and coconut are an amazing flavor combination.
Ingredients for Lemon Protein Balls
How to Make Lemon Energy Bites
- Scoop coconut oil into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat oil in the microwave until melted. Let cool slightly.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine.
- Add in almond flour, ¼ cup of shredded coconut, and protein powder if using. Stir until completely combined.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of dough and roll batter into balls. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate until firm enough to roll into balls.
- Add ¼ cup of shredded coconut to a small bowl. Roll the balls in coconut to coat the outside of the balls. Refrigerate to harden. Serve chilled.
Variations
- Collagen powder or plant-based powder
- Add crushed nuts like almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts
- Add chia or poppy seeds
Keto Lemon Protein Balls
To make the recipe keto, substitute maple syrup for keto monkfruit maple-flavored syrup from Lakanto.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
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Equipment
- medium bowl
- lemon zester
- small bowl
Ingredients
- â…“ cup coconut oil
- â…“ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lemon juice (approx 2 tbsp) and zest
- 2½ cups almond flour (superfine blanched)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened divided
- 1-2 tbsp vanilla protein powder optional
Instructions
- Scoop coconut oil into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat oil in the microwave until melted. Let cool slightly. Add maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine.Add in almond flour, ¼ cup of shredded coconut, and protein powder if using. Stir until completely combined. Scoop out approximately 2 tbsp of dough and roll the batter into balls. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate until firm enough to roll into balls.
- Add ¼ cup of shredded coconut to a small bowl. Roll balls in shredded coconut to coat.Refrigerate to harden. Serve chilled.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Can you tell me how much protein is in 1 ball?
It would depend how much protein powder you put in and also on what kind of protein powder. If you used 1 tablespoon of powder you would get approximately 2.8g of protein per ball.
These came out delicious! I highly recommend these! It was super easy, too.
I am so glad you liked these lemon protein balls Evelyn! Thank you so much for your review.