Lime Coconut Energy Bites
To make the lime zest, use a fine grater or citrus planer on the lime to accumulate 1 tsp of zest (the outer peel). Slice the lime in half and squeeze or use a citrus juicer to make 2 tbsp of juice…
- Cook20 min
- Total20 min
- Serves3
- LevelEasy
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) raw cashews
- 1 cup packed (220 g) pitted soft dates
- 2/3 cup (66 g) unsweetened fine coconut
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh grated lime zest
Method
- To make the lime zest, use a fine grater or citrus planer on the lime to accumulate 1 tsp of zest (the outer peel). Slice the lime in half and squeeze or use a citrus juicer to make 2 tbsp of juice in a small bowl or container.
- Place the cashews in a food processor and mix until broken down into a coarse, grainy flour. A few larger pieces left behind are ok.
- Add the dates and process until it forms a crumbly but sticky dough.
- Add the coconut, lime juice and zest and process until you the mixture sticks together when you press it between your fingers.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into 15 balls.
