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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Snacks » Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites

    ★★★★★ from 7 reviews

    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites

    Published Jul 6, 2015 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 84 Comments

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    Bright and flavorful Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites packed with fiber and protein for a filling snack. Made with coconut flour and naturally sweetened!

    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites #paleo #vegan #glutenfree

    These were the best-tasting accident I've ever laid mouth on.

    When I make a recipe for the blog that uses a lemon, it means I have to buy an entire bag of lemons considering I'll need about three for the photo shoot alone.

    Same thing goes for any recipe that uses fruit. It's all about the colorful peaches and cherries and bloobs in the background striking a pose.

    So naturally I had a crisper drawer full of lemons (among a million other fruits) leftover from an upcoming lemonade post that I had absolutely no idea what to do with. Since I like having snackities around that satisfy my sweet tooth without being packed with added sugar, I decided to get my lemon no-bake bite experiment on.

    Stocking up on this Vega Vanilla Protein + Greens when Whole Foods had a crazy protein powder sale didn't hurt the need for no-bake bites, either.

    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites #paleo #vegan #glutenfree

    And then came the coconut flour. Ohhhhh the trendy heavenosity that is coconut flour. I grabbed a bag a couple weeks ago at the nation's capital of food trends, Trader Joe's.

    I swear, the second a food goes viral you can count on Trader Joe's making their own version. Hemp seeds. Kale chips. Chia seeds. Riced cauliflower. Cashew meal. Quinoa pasta. The list goes on and on!

    If coconut flour intimidates you, don't let it. Since it's literally just super ground up coconut, using it in recipes in place of traditional flour adds boatloads of fiber (and a bit of plant-powered protein, too) without all the carbohydrates of traditional wheat flour.

    It's also lower in fat than nut flour like almond meal.  Did I mention it costs about three dollars?

    Mmmmhmmmm.

    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites #paleo #vegan #glutenfree

    Wondering the nutrition stats for these bad boys? Well it depends what protein powder you use (this one and this one are my faves), but each bite has around 80 calories, 1 gram of fat, 4 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein. STELLAR, if I do say so myself.

    Now that you're all hot and bothered about coconut flour, you'll find yourself wanting to use it in muffins and cookies and two-minute raspberry mug-cakes galore.

    But be weary!! This stuff soaks up liquid like a sponge, so you'll need to use more eggs and liquid than you're used to. It's most definitely not a cup for cup substitute for traditional flour.

    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites #paleo #vegan #glutenf

    These bites actually taste like lemon cake. Like, I swear.

    Don't believe me? My roommate tried one and screamed "HOLY SHINTO" and then said "mmmmm" so many times in a row that I thought something was wrong with her. She then proceeded to tell me that she can't make them because she'd eat the whole batch in one sitting.

    I guess you'll just have to go make them and get back to me.

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    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites

    ★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
    • Author: Alexis | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 12 bites 1x
    • Category: Muffins, Bites, and Bars
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Bright and flavorful Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites packed with fiber and protein for a filling and tasty snack. Made with coconut flour and naturally sweetened!


    Ingredients

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    • 8 soft Medjool dates, pitted
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup coconut flour*
    • 1 scoop (30g) vanilla plant protein powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2-4 tbsp almond milk, if needed

    Instructions

    1. Place dates, applesauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla in a large food processor. Process until dates look nearly pureed and mixture is very-well combined.
    2. Add coconut flour, protein powder, and salt. Process until mixture forms a smooth ball of "dough." (If mixture looks too dry, add almond milk. If it looks too wet, add coconut flour).
    3. Roll into 12-16 balls. If desired, roll balls in shredded coconut. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    *This recipe was specifically formulated with coconut flour and will not work with another flour. Try these Matcha Energy Bites for a version using other flours!

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    Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites…these quick and easy treats taste like lemon cake! Made with coconut flour, they

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Maryn mccarty says

      January 28, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      Soooo satisfying for something sweet but also healthy

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 29, 2021 at 3:37 pm

        Love that, thank you!

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    2. Sue says

      June 28, 2018 at 8:08 am

      Do you know the calorie count or other nutritional information for the Lemon protein bites?

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    3. Sue says

      June 28, 2018 at 8:08 am

      Do you know the calorie count or other nutritional information for the Lemon protein bites?

      Reply
    4. Raymi says

      November 11, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe! This is the first vegan recipe I have ever tried and after tasting these babies I will be making more! They do tast just like lemon cake, they are super doughy, and actually good for you. Keep the recipes coming?

      ★★★★★

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    5. Raymi says

      November 11, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe! This is the first vegan recipe I have ever tried and after tasting these babies I will be making more! They do tast just like lemon cake, they are super doughy, and actually good for you. Keep the recipes coming?

      ★★★★★

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