Lemon-Coconut Energy Bites

Servings: 10

Author: Beth Stark

Ingredients

1 cup pitted Deglet noor dates (about 20)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup walnut halves and pieces
3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes, divided
2 tablespoons unflavored collagen protein peptides (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place the dates in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pulse just until blended.
Add the oats, walnuts, 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes, collagen protein, lemon zest, and salt. Process up to 1 minute, or until the mixture is well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Place the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut flakes in a small bowl. Lightly moisten your hands with water to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into 10 rounded tablespoon-sized bites. Roll each bite in the coconut flakes until coated. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 energy bite): 120 Calories, 5g Fat (1.5g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 35mg Sodium, 18g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 10g Sugars (0g Added Sugars), 3g Protein