Description
Lime Pie Energy Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack that captures the zesty flavor of lime pie in a bite-sized form, perfect for quick energy boosts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup nuts (almonds or cashews)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Begin by gathering your ingredients. Make sure to pit the dates and measure out the nuts and coconut.
- In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and nuts. Blend until the mixture reaches a crumbly texture, making sure not to overprocess.
- Next, add the shredded coconut, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse the mixture until a sticky dough forms that holds together.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. Try to keep them consistent in size for even servings.
- Place the rolled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set.
- After chilling, your Lime Pie Energy Bites are ready to enjoy as a quick, on-the-go snack!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. For varied flavors, experiment with different nuts or sweetness levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg