Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Bright, zesty lemon and sweet, tropical coconut come together in these no-bake bliss balls for a delightful, chewy treat. They offer a satisfying texture and a burst of refreshing flavor, perfect for a quick energy boost.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 20 minutes (5 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including shredded unsweetened coconut, almond flour, melted coconut oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls: When preparing this snacks recipe, ensure all ingredients, especially almond flour and shredded coconut, are certified gluten-free. Prepare this recipe in a clean environment, using dedicated utensils and cutting boards to prevent any contact with gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on ingredients like almond flour and shredded coconut. Always ensure your packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded unsweetened coconut and almond flour. Stir these dry ingredients together until they are well incorporated, ensuring no clumps remain.
- 2
Add the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until a cohesive dough forms, which should be slightly sticky to the touch.
- 3
Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. This process should take approximately 10-15 minutes to form all the bliss balls, and they should feel firm enough to hold their shape.
- 4
Place the formed bliss balls onto a plate or a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can enjoy them immediately, or for a firmer texture, chill them in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Serve the lemon coconut bliss balls as a delightful snack or dessert. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; they will become firmer as they chill.
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Tips & Notes
- Blanched almond flour gives a finer, lighter crumb than unblanched; use it for delicate baked goods.
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Toast desiccated coconut in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring, for a deeper flavor.
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