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Key lime pie energy balls rolled in coconut and lime zest.

Key Lime Pie Energy Balls (Healthy No-Bake Snack)

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Optional Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 cup (160 g) Medjool dates pitted
  • ¾ cup (75 g) rolled oats old-fashioned
  • ½ cup (60 g) cashews
  • ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for rolling
  • 3 tablespoons (20 g) graham crackers crumbs or more oats
  • 2 limes the grated zest, plus more for rolling
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Blend the ingredients: Add 1 cup Medjool dates, ¾ cup rolled oats, ½ cup cashews, ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 3 tablespoons graham crackers crumbs, the zest of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a food processor.
    Blend until the mixture looks sticky and holds together when pressed between your fingers, about 1 minute for more texture or closer to 2 minutes for smoother energy balls.
    If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 more date or a small splash of lime juice.
    Step 1 Ingredients added to a food processor before blending into energy balls.
  • Roll into balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into balls with your hands.
    You should get about 16 energy balls.
    Step 2 energy balls ready to roll in shredded coconut on a baking tray
  • Coat and chill: Roll the balls in shredded coconut mixed with extra lime zest so the zest sticks to the outside.
    Place them on a plate or tray and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes until slightly firm.
    Step 3 Key lime pie energy balls rolled in coconut and chilled until firm.
Substitutions
  • Medjool dates → Deglet Noor dates or dried figs
  • Rolled oats → Quick oats, quinoa flakes, or extra shredded coconut
  • Cashews → Almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, or sunflower seeds
  • Shredded coconut → Hemp hearts, extra oats, or more nuts
  • Graham crackers → More oats, crushed vanilla wafers, digestive biscuits, or almond flour
  • Lime zest → Key limes or regular limes
  • Lime juice → Lemon juice or orange juice
  • Vanilla extract → Almond extract or coconut extract
 
Tips
  • Use soft dates → Soak dry dates in warm water for 5 minutes first
  • Do not skimp on the zest → That’s where the bright lime flavor comes from
  • Blend to your liking → Short blend for texture, longer blend for smoother balls
  • Taste before rolling → Add more zest for tang or another date for sweetness
  • Chill before serving → The flavor gets even better cold
  • Perfect for meal prep → Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer
  • Cooking for mixed diets? → Use gluten-free graham crackers or leave them out
  • Store them cold → They taste best straight from the fridge on warm days
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