Description
These No-Bake Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls are bright, creamy, and zesty little bites made with shredded coconut, almond flour, fresh lemon zest, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. They come together in minutes with no oven needed and chill into perfectly soft, snackable treats.
Ingredients
Unsweetened shredded coconut: 1 1/2 cups (120 g), plus extra for rolling (optional)
Almond flour: 1/2 cup (50 g)
Fresh lemon zest: 1 1/2 tablespoons (from about 2 lemons)
Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Honey or maple syrup: 3 tablespoons (60 g)
Coconut oil, melted: 2 tablespoons (28 g)
Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml)
Fine salt: 1 pinch
Instructions
1. Add the shredded coconut, almond flour, lemon zest, and salt to a large bowl (or a food processor).
2. Pour in the lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
3. Mix with a sturdy spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms (or pulse 10 to 15 times in a food processor).
4. Texture check: if too dry, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or coconut oil; if too wet, add 1 tablespoon almond flour or coconut.
5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon per ball (about 20 g each) and roll between your palms.
6. Optional: roll in extra coconut for a pretty finish.
7. Chill on a parchment-lined plate or tray for 20 to 30 minutes, until firm.
8. Serve chilled or let sit 5 minutes at room temperature for the creamiest bite.
Notes
Nut-free: swap almond flour for oat flour (finely ground oats).
Vegan: use maple syrup instead of honey.
Make-ahead: store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days.
Freezer: freeze up to 2 months; thaw 10 to 15 minutes before eating.
Best texture tip: zest the lemons first, and do not skip the chill time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg