Coconut Lime Energy Balls (2024)

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This Coconut Lime Energy Balls recipe has been on my mind for a year.

I made it on a whim before a day of family hiking last summer.

I never imagined these 4 Ingredient Coconut Lime Energy Bites would be so memorable. Yet 1 year later, I knew I had to make them again to share with you!

In prepping for any family adventure, I always prepare a lunch and snacks to tote along. Typical items that make the listareapples, baby carrots, sandwiches, crackers, something sweet, and plenty of water. On most occasions, the “sweet” aremy favorite homemade granola bars or my other favorite versionofenergy bites.

I try to make items that can get squashed in my husband’s backpack, but will still taste amazing. If granola bars get crushed, we have granola. If healthy energy balls get bent out of shape we have energy bars. We try to go with the flow during family adventures!

Bless my husband. He is the token pack horse on our hikes.

Heaven forbid I be asked to carry more than my lightweight Camelbak and phone. 😉

These little nuggets of deliciousness were one of the highlights of our day.

They radiated summer!

I don’t typically think of gluten free & dairy free energy bites as a refreshing and light treat, but these were just that. The bright flavors of the lime zest and juice paired with coconut were just heavenly on that hot day.

And with only fouringredients and no-bake time involved you have a quick and healthy treat to feed your family even if your day doesn’t consist of anadventure.

These 4 Ingredient Coconut Lime Energy Balls are perfect to pack inlunch boxesorto have as a fun afternoon snack!

Ingredients Needed:

1 cup almonds

1 cup pitted and dried dates

1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1 lime, zested (1 Tbsp) and juiced (1 Tbsp + 1 tsp)

Step 1:

Add all ingredients to food processor.

Step 2:

Process on high until a crumbly and sticky mixture form. Take some mixture and see if it sticks together enough to forminto a ball. If it does, go ahead and form your bites. If not, add a little more lime juice or water to wet the mixture just enough to make it hold together.

Step 3:

You should end up with 20- 1″ bites to enjoy now or store in your fridge or freezer for later consumption.

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5 from 2 votes

4 Ingredient Coconut Lime Energy Bites

This easy no bake recipe will quickly become your favorite healthy snack especially during the hot summer months! Gluten-free dates, almonds, coconut, and lime combine to create a clean eating, Paleo, 21 Day Fix & Whole30 approved, and vegan recipe that is perfect for kids and adults alike. Take on your next camping trip, hike, or pack for your kids school lunch!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Keyword: energy balls, energy bites, lime, shredded coconut

Servings: 20 bites

Calories: 53kcal

Cost: $5.00

Equipment

food processor
zester

Ingredients

1 cup almonds
1 cup pitted and dried dates
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 lime, zested & juiced 1 Tbsp zest & 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp juice

Instructions

Add all ingredients to food processor.
Process on high until a crumbly and sticky mixture form. Take some mixture and see if it sticks together enough to form into a ball. If it does, go ahead and form your bites. If not, add a little more lime juice or water to wet the mixture just enough to make it hold together.
You should end up with 20- 1" bites to enjoy now or store in your fridge or freezer for later consumption.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal

49 Comments

Julie
July 7, 2023 at 10:58 AM ·Reply

These are amazing! I have people who are skeptical of flavors mixing like this, but everyone who tried it LOVES it! I found that they weren’t as sticky when I rolled them in coconut on the outside. So they’re much easier to package like that as opposed to being on their own. Great flavor! Making them for snacks consistently now!
- Sammi Ricke
  July 8, 2023 at 6:50 PM ·Reply
  
  Hey Julie! Thanks for the coconut tip and sharing your recipe experience with me. Blessings and happy summer! 🙂
Savannah
October 19, 2018 at 12:17 PM ·Reply

Oh, these are WONDERFUL! I’m always making energy bites for my boys, but I usually use deeper flavors like chocolate or pumpkin or something. The lime makes me super excited for these – I can already anticipate the “pop” of flavor it will add. Can’t wait to give these a try!
- Sammi Ricke
  October 26, 2018 at 1:11 PM ·Reply
  
  Hi Savannah! I am so excited for you to try these and their light and citrusy flavor. Thank you for your sweet comment and I wish you and your family many blessings. 🙂
Melissa
November 13, 2017 at 4:21 PM ·Reply

I made these today and they are great! Thanks!
- Sammi Ricke
  November 16, 2017 at 4:27 PM ·Reply
  
  Yippee! So glad you enjoyed them, Melissa. Thanks for taking the time to tell me. 🙂
Patricia Ohlhoff
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July 21, 2017 at 8:20 AM ·Reply

Just saw your recipe and immediately made them…. beyond scrumptious!! The lime adds so much to the flavor. Luckily I had all ingredients in my kitchen. Thx so much ????
- Sammi Ricke
  July 23, 2017 at 2:37 PM ·Reply
  
  Yay! I don’t often have fresh limes in the house so I am impressed, Patricia. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your love for these little bites of awesomeness. Blessings to you!
Malessa
July 11, 2017 at 8:34 PM ·Reply

What are the nutritional facts on these energy bites
- Sammi Ricke
  July 13, 2017 at 5:35 PM ·Reply
  
  Hi Malessa, I think there are 90 calories/bite if you make 20 bites/recipe. I use the app “Lose It” to calculate nutritional info. 🙂 Blessings!
Jennifer Lochhead
June 15, 2017 at 10:27 AM ·Reply

These sound amazing!! Are you using raw nuts, or can they be roasted?
- Sammi Ricke
  June 16, 2017 at 8:52 PM ·Reply
  
  Hey Jennifer! I have used both with delicious results. 🙂 Your pick with this simple recipe. Thanks for stopping by and happy snacking!
Carrie
May 7, 2017 at 7:32 PM ·Reply

Omg these will be perfect! I work at a school daycare and I’m always on the go! I’m also attending meetings where there is a lot of junk food on the tables. I’m just wondering, how long could these be stored in the fridge and in the freezer?
- Sammi Ricke
  May 8, 2017 at 11:28 AM ·Reply
  
  I’m so glad you found these little bites of heaven, Carrie. 🙂 I have stored mine in the fridge for weeks and freezer for months. Hope that helps! Oh, you’ll my latest energy bites recipe. It’s a keeper!! https://happihomemade.com/recipe/pina-colada-energy-bites/
Jamie
March 21, 2017 at 9:12 PM ·Reply

Hi! These sound amazing, what would the portions be for 21 day fix?
- Sammi Ricke
  March 22, 2017 at 11:30 AM ·Reply
  
  Hi Jamie, I am not sure what container these bites would go in. I have not done the 21Day Fix program, but I do know that these bites are perfect for this diet because they only contain healthy whole foods and nothing processed. Happy snacking!
- Natalie
  August 1, 2021 at 11:49 AM ·Reply
  
  I just made these for our back to school teacher in-service day. They are delicious and so easy!! 😊
  - Sammi Ricke
    August 4, 2021 at 4:17 PM ·Reply
    
    Hi Natalie! Thank you so much for making these energy balls. I am so glad everyone liked them. I miss talking with you on a regular basis. Hugs! 🙂
Karla
March 18, 2017 at 9:31 PM ·Reply

These look amazing! I can’t wait to make these! Thanks! 🙂
- Sammi Ricke
  March 19, 2017 at 5:32 PM ·Reply
  
  Karla, I am SO excited for you to try them! You’ll have to let me know what you think after you make a batch. 🙂
Sherry
March 16, 2017 at 7:14 PM ·Reply

Amazing reminded me of keylime pie. Omg love em
- Sammi Ricke
  March 18, 2017 at 5:07 PM ·Reply
  
  Woohoo! Yes, I think you are on to something, Key Lime Pie Bites it is 😉 Thanks for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment, Sherry!
  
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Katherine
February 27, 2017 at 8:00 PM ·Reply

Help! My husband is allergic to nuts! Any suggested alternatives to the almonds? Katherine
- Sammi Ricke
  February 28, 2017 at 9:37 AM ·Reply
  
  Hi Katherine, would cashews or pecans work? Pepitas?
  - Kath
    March 2, 2017 at 8:53 PM ·Reply
    
    Hi Sammi, thanks for the suggestions but he’s allergic to all nuts, even pistachios! It’s so hard finding good/healthy snacks & recipes that don’t contain nuts. Most trail mix, granola and alike are off-limits for nut-allergy sufferers! 🙁 Thanks again though…..
    - Sammi Ricke
      March 3, 2017 at 1:41 PM ·Reply
      
      Gotcha! What about seeds like pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sunflower seeds?
Beth
January 17, 2017 at 3:32 PM ·Reply

Yum!!! I didn’t have a lime, but I made it with almond milk. They are amazing! My kids love them. I feel like I’m indulging too!
- Sammi Ricke
  January 17, 2017 at 7:07 PM ·Reply
  
  It does feel like you are indulging because they are so stinkin’ delicious, but there is absolutely no guilt because they are so healthy! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know your recipe experience, Beth! Blessings!
Darla
January 6, 2017 at 12:12 PM ·Reply

Very tasty! The lime and coconut are apparent, but not overpowering. A great substitute for a sweet snack/treat for my kids, too!
- Sammi Ricke
  January 6, 2017 at 2:08 PM ·Reply
  
  Well said, Darla! Yes I agree, the lime and coconut are not overpowering. Sod glad to know you enjoyed this recipe. It is one of our favorites especially during the warmer months. Blessings to you!
Johanna Bennetts
July 14, 2016 at 10:33 AM ·Reply

These exceeded my expectations! We just made them and they are delicious. I will make a double batch next time for sure.
- Sammi Ricke
  July 14, 2016 at 2:31 PM ·Reply
  
  Wonderful! I am thrilled that you love them, Johanna! Thanks for telling me 🙂 It always makes my day to read comments like these!
Mary Jane Abbey
July 2, 2016 at 6:53 AM ·Reply

I am fresh off of my first Whole 30 and I plan to make these to take on a three day work conference next week (three days of my life I’ll never get back, but I digress…) They will help me resist the candy bucket that is inevitably in the middle of conference tables. Thanks for putting such great, easy, healthy recipes out there!
- Sammi Ricke
  July 5, 2016 at 1:12 PM ·Reply
  
  Congratulations on completing your first Whole30! I agree, these will definitely help you keep out of the candy bucket 😉 Thank you for your kind words and I hope to continue to put out healthy and delicious recipes for others to enjoy.
Raia
June 21, 2016 at 9:00 PM ·Reply

Four ingredients? I can handle that. 😉 Thanks for sharing these with us at Allergy Free Thursday! 🙂
- Sammi Ricke
  June 22, 2016 at 2:17 PM ·Reply
  
  Right?! They are SO easy and SO delicious 🙂 Have a great week, Raia!
Kim
June 21, 2016 at 8:39 PM ·Reply

Yum! I hate to say it, but these wouldn’t make it hiking. What a perfect flavor combination for summer! Thanks so much for linking up with us at You Link It We Make It. We hope to see you again! – Kim @ knockitoffkim.com
- Sammi Ricke
  June 22, 2016 at 2:18 PM ·Reply
  
  I freeze them in hopes of me not eating the entire batch during a moment of weakness. However, even in those moments I find a way to eat them! lol I don’t care that they are frozen solid, they are still amazing 😉
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
June 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM ·Reply

Mmmm, these look and sound amazing! Healthy and nutritious!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
- Sammi Ricke
  June 22, 2016 at 2:19 PM ·Reply
  
  Thanks Jennifer! Yes, they are filled with whole foods. You can eat healthy and still feel like you are indulging 🙂
Bethany
June 20, 2016 at 11:39 AM ·Reply

These look amazing!
- Sammi Ricke
  June 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM ·Reply
  
  Thanks Bethany! They are honestly the best summer treat!!
swathiiyer
June 19, 2016 at 7:11 PM ·Reply

I can finish that in one siting, so delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting.
- Sammi Ricke
  June 21, 2016 at 1:28 PM ·Reply
  
  Ha! I hear ya, Swathi 🙂 They really are addicting!
samantha
June 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM ·Reply

What a great idea for family hikes! Thanks for joining the Family Joy link party. 🙂
Analida's Ethnic Spoon
June 13, 2016 at 12:36 PM ·Reply

I love the lime and the coconut! It reminds me of a song! Pinned for later.
- Sammi Ricke
  June 13, 2016 at 4:05 PM ·Reply
  
  Me too! “You put the lime in the coconut…” Thanks for visiting, Analida, and for pinning this refreshing recipe!
  - Erica
    March 21, 2017 at 6:35 AM ·Reply
    
    Can I get the nutritional information on this? My FIL needs to watch his sugars and “white” processed items. This would satisfy his sweet tooth.
    - Sammi Ricke
      March 22, 2017 at 11:27 AM ·Reply
      
      Hi Erica, there are 72 calories, 9 grams carbs, 4 grams fat, and 6 grams of sugar in each bite. The recipe makes 20 bites. You do not need to be concerned with “white” items as there are no processed foods in this recipe, only whole foods. I hope your F-I-L enjoys these!