Lemon coconut energy balls Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Makes about 7 1-inch balls
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes (the big crunchy ones work great!)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small pinch of salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 52g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 229 | |
| Calories from Fat 116 | 51% |
| Total Fat 13.87g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 3.07g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 343mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 24.25g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 15.1g | 10% |
| Protein 5.84g | 9% |
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