Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls

Ingredients

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• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut Shop
• 1 cup almond flour Shop
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil Shop
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup Shop
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Shop
• 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Zest the lemon before juicing it. Zesting a juiced lemon half is much harder.
• If the mixture feels dry, add 1 tsp more honey or maple syrup until it holds together.
• Roll the finished balls in extra shredded coconut for a neat finish.

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