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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Treats » Lemon Bliss Balls

    Lemon Bliss Balls

    Published: Apr 20, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 43 Comments

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    A plate of lemon bliss balls coated in desiccated coconut.

    Lemon Bliss Balls are a healthy, delicious and nutritious snack made using just 4 ingredients - cashews, desiccated coconut, lemon and rice malt syrup (or honey).

    It takes just 10 minutes and a food processor, blender or a Thermomix to prepare these energy boosting snacks.

    A white cake platter with a grey plate with bliss balls on top.

    The combination of lemon and coconut is always a match made in heaven!

    And these lemon bliss balls combine the crunch of cashews, the tang of fresh lemons, the slight nuttiness of coconut and the sweetness of rice malt syrup.

    These Lemon Bliss Balls are simply the BEST!

    If you love the classic lemon and coconut flavour, then make sure you try my Lemon and Coconut Slice, Lemon and Coconut Loaf, and Coconut Biscuits with Lemon Icing too!

    A close up of bliss balls on a grey plate sitting on a white cake stand

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • Healthy - these Lemon Bliss Balls with coconut are packed full of healthy and wholesome ingredients!
    • No Bake - there is no need to turn on the oven with this recipe. These Lemon Bliss Balls are completely no bake!
    • Just Four Ingredients - made using just four ingredients (most which are pantry staples) these lemon protein balls are not just simple but inexpensive as well!
    • Dairy Free - Lemon and Coconut Bliss balls are perfect for those avoiding dairy.
    • Vegan Friendly - this recipe is a healthy and delicious vegan snack.
    • You can use a Thermomix - both Thermomix and conventional instructions are included with this recipe! Choose between using a food processor, blender or Thermomix when making these lemon protein balls.

    What You Need

    Just 4 ingredients are required to make my healthy lemon bliss balls with coconut.

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Bliss ball ingredients in individual white bowls on a bench top.
    • Cashews - use raw and unsalted cashews in this recipe.
    • Desiccated coconut - use the fine, dry desiccated coconut.
    • Rice malt syrup - rice malt syrup is made from brown rice and is a vegan friendly sweetener. I generally use the Pure Harvest brand but any brand will work well. If you don't have rice malt syrup then honey or corn syrup is a perfectly suitable alternative.
    • Lemon juice - I prefer to use fresh lemon juice but bottled will work fine as well.
    • Lemon zest - this is from the yellow skin on the lemon. Use a zester to finely grate the zest. It's important to use a zester as you don't want big chunks of lemon zest. Make sure you only use the yellow part of the skin (not the white pith as it will give your Lemon Bliss Balls a bitter taste).

    Equipment Required

    • Zester - to finely grate the lemon rind.
    • Food processor, blender or Thermomix.

    Step By Step Instructions:

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

    Zest lemon rind.

    Place all of the ingredients into your food processor, blender or Thermomix.

    Ingredients for protein balls in a thermomix bowl before blending.

    Step 2 - Blitz

    Blitz the ingredients until desired consistency is reached. The mixture should be sticky but firm enough to roll into balls.

    A thermomix bowl with blended cashews, lemon and coconut ingredients in it.

    Step 3 - Roll Into Balls

    Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls. Coat each ball in extra desiccated coconut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    A bowl of desiccated coconut with an uncoated ball of mixture on top

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    Are Bliss Balls healthy?

    Yes! These Lemon Bliss Balls are full of delicious wholefood ingredients that are high in protein, healthy fats and are free from refined sugars. Best of all, by making these yourself, you know exactly what is going into them (no artificial flavours or processed sugars!). It is important, however, to be mindful of your portions and bliss balls should be consumed as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

    Can I add Protein Powder?

    Yes, you can add protein powder to make these protein balls even more protein loaded! You will, however need to add some more liquid to accomodate this. I use a touch of water or lemon juice, adding a small amount at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

    Can I use other Citrus instead of lemon?

    Absolutely! Just substitute the juice and zest from your preferred citrus fruit! Lime or orange are also delicious options.

    How long can I store the Lemon And Coconut Bliss Balls for?

    You can store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days and in the freezer for up to two months.

    A half eaten bliss ball sitting on a pile of whole bliss balls

    Related Recipes

    If you love Bliss Balls then give these other recipes a try!

    • Healthy 'Lamington' Bliss Balls | 5 Ingredients
    • Healthy Salted Caramel Protein Balls
    • Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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    A half eaten lemon bliss ball coated in coconut.

    Coconut & Lemon Bliss Balls

    These healthy Coconut & Lemon Bliss Balls take just 10 minutes to prepare, use only 4 ingredients, are freezer-friendly and taste AMAZING! It doesn't get any better than that!!
    5 from 35 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: healthy snacks
    Cuisine: bliss balls
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 balls
    Calories: 128kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 65 g (½ cup) cashews raw and unsalted
    • 45 g (½ cup) desiccated coconut
    • lemon juice from half a lemon (approx 1 tbs)
    • lemon zest finely grated, from 1 lemon
    • 2 tbs rice malt syrup (or honey)
    • desiccated coconut extra, for rolling (approx ½ cup)
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients into a food processor, blender or Thermomix. 
      If using a blender or food processor, blitz until all ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.
      If using a Thermomix, press Turbo until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together. 
    • Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls (see notes). 
    • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • Doubling/Tripling - this recipe can be doubled or tripled.
    • If your mixture is too crumbly or difficult to roll into balls - add a little water or extra lemon juice to the mixture and blitz again until it comes together easily. 
    • Protein Powder - if adding protein powder, you'll need to add a small amount of extra lemon juice or water until the consistency is stick but firm enough to be able to be rolled into balls.
    • Variations - you can substitute the lemon juice and zest with orange or lime.
    • Storing & freezing - you can store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days and in the freezer for up to two months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Emily

      November 10, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      Kids and I both love these, I triple the recipe so they last longer!

      Reply
      • Lucy

        November 11, 2022 at 8:31 am

        Great idea!

        Reply
    2. Katie Henderson

      November 08, 2022 at 3:33 pm

      Hi, is the serving size 1 ball? I’ve just entered ingredients into a food diary & it’s saying 70 calories each? I’ve made 12 x

      Reply
      • Lucy

        November 09, 2022 at 7:20 am

        Hi Katie, all of the nutritional info on my website is per serve (in this case, 1 ball)

        Reply
    3. Jade

      October 30, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      What is a cashew substitute?

      Reply
      • Lucy

        October 30, 2022 at 6:02 pm

        You could try macadamias or almonds!

        Reply
    4. Izzy

      September 23, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      Hi can I use maple syrup instead?

      Reply
      • Lucy

        September 25, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        Yes you can!

        Reply
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