Lime Coconut Energy Balls (No-Bake)
Lime coconut energy balls are the perfect breakfast or snack! Made with just four ingredients, they’re an easy, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, no-bake recipe that’s bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrients to keep you full.
Looking for more no-bake bites? Try our pb&j energy bites and pina colada coconut energy bites, too!
Originally, we created these coconut lime balls to keep the family fueled on hiking trips. You see, we needed a quick-to-make option: one that was tasty and two wouldn’t melt in the heat.
However, these coconut power balls are so tasty they quickly became part of our regular snack rotation. Typically, when we think of energy balls we don’t exactly imagine something that’s light and refreshing. But that’s exactly what these bites are!
The shredded coconut and zesty lime are the perfect combination of flavors. It tastes like key lime pie energy bites! Even better, you only need four ingredients, and they’re all pantry staples we pretty much always have on hand.
Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions to make this coconut power balls recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Almonds – We use raw almonds, but you can substitute roasted varieties if preferred.
- Dates – To make this recipe easy choose pitted and dried Medjool dates. Otherwise, you have to spend a lot of time removing the pits!
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Flakes – You can’t have coconut energy balls without coconut! Save extras to make chocolate chip coconut zucchini cookies and coconut pancakes, too!
- Lime – Use fresh lime juice and lime zest to add a light, vibrant taste.
How to Make No-Bake Lime Coconut Energy Bites
- Combine. Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
2. Blend. Pulse on high until a crumbly, sticky mixture forms.
3. Test the consistency. Grab a portion of the “batter” and roll it into a ball. If it sticks together, continue to shape your bites. If it crumbles, add an extra splash of lime juice or water, and pulse gently to combine.
4. Shape the balls. Divide the mixture into roughly two tablespoon-sized portions, rolling it into balls. Serve your coconut energy balls right away. Or, transfer them to the fridge or freezer to solidify a little further.
Optional Add-Ins and Variations
We love the simplicity of these coconut energy balls, but you can always add extra ingredients to make them even more filling and nutritious! Some great options include:
- Orange or Lemon Zest
- Hemp Seeds
- Quick Oats or Rolled Oats
- Protein Powder
- Walnuts or Cashews
- Peanut Butter
- Sunflower Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Maple Syrup
Common Questions
Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Yes! They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months. To prevent them from clumping together, place the balls on a baking sheet, and freeze for one to two hours.
Then, transfer them to a sealable bag. When you’re ready to eat thaw them in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.
More Easy Snacks to Try
Lime Coconut Energy Balls (No-Bake) Recipe
Equipment
- 1 zester
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds (see notes)
- 1 cup dried and pitted dates
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 lime, zested & juiced (1 Tablespoon zest & 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon juice)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.1 cup almonds, 1 cup dried and pitted dates, 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1 lime, zested & juiced
- Process on HIGH until a crumbly and sticky mixture forms. You may need to stop the food processor a couple times to scrape the sides and bottom with a silicone spatula.
- Once blended, take 1 Tablespoon of mixture out and press it together with your fingers. If it sticks together enough to form into a ball, go ahead and form 1 inch bites. If not, add a little more lime juice or water to moisten the mixture enough to allow it to hold together.
- The recipe makes about 20- 1" bites to enjoy now or store in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
These Lime Coconut Energy Balls look absolutely delicious! I love the idea of a no-bake recipe, and the combination of lime and coconut sounds so refreshing. Can’t wait to try them out for a quick snack! Thank you for sharing!
These taste like summer to me! So so yummy! Our whole family loves these bites.
These are amazing! I have people who are skeptical of flavors mixing like this, but everyone who tried it LOVES it! I found that they weren’t as sticky when I rolled them in coconut on the outside. So they’re much easier to package like that as opposed to being on their own. Great flavor! Making them for snacks consistently now!
Hey Julie! Thanks for the coconut tip and sharing your recipe experience with me. Blessings and happy summer! 🙂
Oh, these are WONDERFUL! I’m always making energy bites for my boys, but I usually use deeper flavors like chocolate or pumpkin or something. The lime makes me super excited for these – I can already anticipate the “pop” of flavor it will add. Can’t wait to give these a try!
Hi Savannah! I am so excited for you to try these and their light and citrusy flavor. Thank you for your sweet comment and I wish you and your family many blessings. 🙂
I made these today and they are great! Thanks!
Yippee! So glad you enjoyed them, Melissa. Thanks for taking the time to tell me. 🙂
Just saw your recipe and immediately made them…. beyond scrumptious!! The lime adds so much to the flavor. Luckily I had all ingredients in my kitchen. Thx so much ????
Yay! I don’t often have fresh limes in the house so I am impressed, Patricia. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your love for these little bites of awesomeness. Blessings to you!
What are the nutritional facts on these energy bites
Hi Malessa, I think there are 90 calories/bite if you make 20 bites/recipe. I use the app “Lose It” to calculate nutritional info. 🙂 Blessings!
These sound amazing!! Are you using raw nuts, or can they be roasted?
Hey Jennifer! I have used both with delicious results. 🙂 Your pick with this simple recipe. Thanks for stopping by and happy snacking!
Omg these will be perfect! I work at a school daycare and I’m always on the go! I’m also attending meetings where there is a lot of junk food on the tables. I’m just wondering, how long could these be stored in the fridge and in the freezer?
I’m so glad you found these little bites of heaven, Carrie. 🙂 I have stored mine in the fridge for weeks and freezer for months. Hope that helps! Oh, you’ll my latest energy bites recipe. It’s a keeper!! https://happihomemade.com/recipe/pina-colada-energy-bites/