Lemon Protein Balls (vegan, gluten-free options)
Servings 22 balls
These lemon protein balls only take a few minutes to put together and are naturally gluten-free, vegan, 100% whole grain and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (225 grams) natural cashew butter the kind with just cashews and salt
- 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon (7 grams) lemon zest
- 3/4 cup (63 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (90 grams) rolled oats use certified gluten-free oats, if necessary
- pinch salt or a little more if your cashew butter is unsalted
- 1/4 cup (43 grams) white chocolate chips use vegan / dairy-free white chocolate chips, if necessary
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cashew butter, maple syrup, lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (225 grams) natural cashew butter, 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (7 grams) lemon zest
- Add the coconut, rolled oats, salt, and white chocolate chips, if using.3/4 cup (63 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup (90 grams) rolled oats, pinch salt, 1/4 cup (43 grams) white chocolate chips
- Stir until thoroughly mixed and then roll into 1” balls. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. This recipe yields 18-22 servings. The nutritional info was calculated based on 22 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 9
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