Vegan lemon coconut bliss balls are easy, healthy, no-bake snacks ready in 10 minutes. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. No dates, no oats, and no sugar are required. Truly, these shiny lemon protein bites are simply the best!
Looking for a quick dessert recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth?
These irresistible raw lemon coconut balls are perfectly sweet with pronounced citrusy notes and a nutty coconut taste.
The delightful mix of rich lemony flavor and soft texture in form of energy-boosting balls is ideal for warm spring days like this.
They are great to make ahead and make a delicious portable snack for a sunny picnic day. Plus, these colorful no-bake bites are a fantastic food gift for vegans and non-vegans alike.
If you love easy lemon recipes, you can check out our weight-loss-friendly Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats or these tender Poppy Seeds Lemon Muffins next.
Now, let me show you how to make these lemon-infused treats!
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Ingredients
These healthy lemon balls are made in a snap with just a few wholesome pantry staples and minimal effort. All you need is:
- Raw unsalted cashews
- Dry desiccated coconut flakes
- Coconut flour
- Coconut milk
- Coconut oil
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pure maple syrup
- Pure vanilla extract
- Turmeric powder (for color)
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
Instructions
Here is an easy step-by-step instruction on how to make these sugar-free coconut lemon bliss balls.
Process cashews. First, put raw cashews in a food processor and blitz them a few times until they are ground into a fine meal. Don't over-process, you don't want to make cashew butter here.
Blend everything together. Add in desiccated coconut flakes, coconut flour, milk, oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and turmeric powder. Blend until you get a sticky mixture that you can easily roll into balls.
These lemon balls are quite citrusy and not overly sweet. I recommend tasting and adjusting the sweetness to your liking before forming the balls.
Roll into balls. With clean hands, form small balls (about one tablespoon of mixture). If the mixture is too crumbly and is not coming together add another spoonful of coconut milk.
Coat each ball with desiccated coconut. Store in an airtight container in one layer in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Substitutions
- Coconut flour- instead of coconut flour you can use oat flour or almond flour.
- Maple syrup - you can substitute with agave nectar or brown rice syrup.
- Coconut milk - almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk would be a great alternative. Since full-fat coconut milk has a thicker texture you may need to add more coconut flour or desiccated coconut flakes to achieve the desired texture for the dough.
- Cashews - you can substitute with roasted hazelnuts or almonds. For a nut-free version, you can try sunflower seeds but keep in mind that the flavor will differ slightly.
- Lemon - you can use lime instead of lemon.
Storage
These vegan bliss balls are best stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Also, you can keep them in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Top tips
- If the mixture is too dry and crumbly add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or maple syrup (if you like them to be on the sweeter side) to achieve a dough that holds together when squeezed into a ball. Alternatively, if the mixture is too wet add more coconut flakes.
- Before rolling, place the bowl with the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set and make the balls easier to roll.
- If you like a more subtle lemon flavor use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice instead of 2 tablespoons. For a stronger lemon taste add finely grated lemon zest.
FAQ
Desiccated coconut is coconut flesh that has been dried and finely grated into small flakes. It's a common staple for preparing various desserts and dishes. With its snow-white color and pleasant coconut taste it's a delicious addition to baked goods, smoothies, or cereals.
Bliss balls are a naturally sweetened snack that's an excellent source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These nourishing guilt-free treats are made with whole foods that boost your energy levels and aid your weight loss goals.
Fresh orange or lime is a wonderful alternative to lemon for this recipe.
One coconut flour bliss ball contains only 69 calories.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashews raw, unsalted
- ½ cup desiccated coconut flakes unsweetened (plus about ⅓ cup for coating)
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil softened
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼-½ teaspoon turmeric powder for color
Instructions
- First, put raw cashews in a food processor and blitz them a few times until they are ground into a fine meal. Don't over-process, you don't want to make cashew butter here.
- Add in desiccated coconut flakes, coconut flour, milk, oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and turmeric powder. Blend until you get a soft, sticky mixture that you can easily roll into balls.These lemon balls are quite citrusy and not overly sweet. I recommend tasting and adjusting the sweetness to your liking before forming the balls.
- With clean hands, form small balls (about one tablespoon of mixture). If the mixture is too crumbly and is not coming together add another spoonful of coconut milk.Coat each ball with desiccated coconut. Store in an airtight container in one layer in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
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- Coconut flour- instead of coconut flour you can use oat flour or almond flour.
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- Maple syrup - you can substitute with agave nectar or brown rice syrup.
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- Coconut milk - almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk would be a great alternative. Since full-fat coconut milk has a thicker texture you may need to add more coconut flour or desiccated coconut flakes to achieve the desired texture for the dough.
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- Cashews - you can substitute with roasted hazelnuts or almonds. For a nut-free version, you can try sunflower seeds but keep in mind that the flavor will differ slightly.
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- Lemon - you can use lime instead of lemon.
- To Freeze - keep them in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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