Lemon Bliss Balls

Lemon Bliss Balls are the perfect snack or dessert bites. The creaminess of the cashews combined with zesty lemon and shredded coconut is a true blissful combination. Prepare to make a double batch - they go quick!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Kosher, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Refrigerating Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings balls

Calories 106kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $10

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup natural cashew butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1 cup pitted dates (about 12 dates)
pinch of salt, if there is no salt in your cashew butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
½ cup desiccated unsweetened coconut, optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients besides lemon juice and coconut to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until it forms fine crumbles.
Add lemon juice. Pulse again until the mixture turns sticky and starts to combine.
Using a cookie scoop, form small balls of the mixture, about 1 to 2 tbsp.
OPTIONAL: Add desiccated coconut to a shallow bowl. Roll balls in coconut to coat the outside.
Place balls on a cookie sheet and put in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.

Notes

The desiccated coconut is optional for both flavor and added crunch.
If you don't have cashew butter on hand, you can use another nut or seed butter. However, you should choose something neutral in flavor so it doesn't overpower the lemon flavor.
If you're having a hard time rolling these into balls, wet your hands before rolling and use damp hands to roll the balls.

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