Lemon Balls with Dates and Nuts
These healthy lemon balls are easy to make and super healthy. Eat them straight from the freezer for a delicious and refreshing snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted organic medjool dates about 12-15 dates
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 1/2 cup finely shredded coconut optional for coating
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Place the almonds and cashews into a food processor fitted with the "s" blade.
- Pulse the nuts until they turn into a small crumbly mixture. Be sure to pulse it instead of letting it blend continuously - that may turn the nuts into flour.
- Remove the pits from the dates, and add them to the food processor along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chia seeds.
- Process until the dates are broken down and a sticky dough is formed.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. Roll the dough in between your hands to form a ball. Roll in shredded coconut if desired.
- Place the baking sheet into the freezer and freeze for about an hour or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Be sure to pulse the nuts in the food processor so they don't get turned into flour.
- Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor so all the ingredients get mixed thoroughly.
- Scoop the dough out with a small cookie scoop to keep all the lemon balls the same size. I like this size cookie scoop.
- I think eating the lemon balls straight from the freezer is best!