Lemon Coconut Flaxseed Protein Balls
A bright, lemony no-bake protein snack full of healthy ingredients
Servings: 10
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old Fashioned oats
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest from 1 large lemon
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
- 1 tablespoon water (or more to achieve the right consistency)
Instructions
- Place the oats, flaxseed meal, protein powder, 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse about 15 times or until the oats are ground and everything is combined.
- Add the lemon juice, almond butter, honey, and 1 tablespoon of water (or if desired, use extra lemon juice instead of water). Pulse to combine and let everything form a ball of dough.
- Check the dough and see if it sticks together into a ball. If it's too dry, add an extra tablespoon of water or lemon juice. If it's too wet, add extra flaxseed meal.
- Roll the dough into 20 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the remaining shredded coconut.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg