Lemon Protein Coconut Bites (Print Format)
Tart and sweet snacks with protein, healthy fats, and a burst of tropical coconut flavor. Quick, no-bake energy in every bite.
# Ingredients:
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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½ cup vanilla protein powder
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Pinch of salt
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup shredded coconut (save extra for rolling)
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2 tbsp lemon zest
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1 cup almond flour
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1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
# Steps:
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Grab a medium bowl and toss in the almond flour, protein powder, coconut, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut oil, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix it all up really well until you get a sticky dough. If it feels kind of dry, splash in more lemon juice or melted coconut oil. Is it too wet? A bit more almond flour or protein powder will fix it.
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Scoop out portions of dough using your hands or a small scoop. Roll them into little balls about 1 inch wide. Toss some extra coconut into a bowl, and give each ball a good roll in it until they're nicely coated.
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Lay the protein balls on a plate or small tray lined with parchment paper. Stick them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so they firm up nicely. After that, move them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge.
# Tips:
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Store these in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for as long as 3 months.
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Feel free to use whatever protein powder you like—whey, vegan, collagen, etc. But keep in mind, each one absorbs liquids a little differently, so you might need to tweak the wet ingredients.
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For a fun change, swap the lemon zest and juice for lime.
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Honey will make these sweeter, but maple syrup keeps things a bit more mellow.