No Bake Lemon Coconut Energy Bites! - Transform with Emilia

This time of the year is always full of baked goodies coming your way. Whether it’s at work or with friends or maybe you are the baker, there are sweet treats all around. While it’s good to indulge and enjoy a treat here and there, I also like having the option of healthier alternatives that can satisfy my sweet tooth craving. I find if I eat baked goods it doesn’t take much for me to get a head ache from the sugar. Do you feel the same?

I decided to try making a no baking required, naturally sweetened treat. They turned out so yummy! Using all organic ingredients, I made lemon coconut energy balls. I was pleasantly surprised. They were super easy to make and tasty! The lemon bites do a great job of getting that sweet tooth craving without feeling too much. They are gluten free, vegan, no baking required and literally take 10 minutes to make. Those are all things that appeal to me when making a healthy snack or desert.

If you are struggling to fit in a breakfast, need an afternoon pick me up or a pre-workout snack, these are the perfect bite sized treat to get in.

Check out the recipe below to make your own batch. Let me know if you make them or come up with any variations. Enjoy!

Xoxo your trainer,

Emilia

Ingredients Needed

1 cup Medjool dates (soaked in warm water for a min of 15-30 minutes)

1 cup cashews (can soak these overnight if you prefer – makes them easier to digest)

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 lemon zested

1 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes left on the side (For coating the outside coating.)

Directions

Place everything (except the extra 1/4 cup of coconut flakes) into a food processor. Blend until everything has come together. Place the blended ingredients onto a baking sheet (or plate) and begin to roll into balls. Coat each ball in the extra 1/4 cup coconut flakes. They can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for a week or they can be placed in the freezer for a longer period of time. Makes 15 mini balls.

Each Serving Contains

143 calories

10g fat

13.76 g carbohydrates

3g protein

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About

Emilia D'aversa

My love of fitness began 25 years ago with martial arts. I learned a variety of styles like kick boxing, pankration and ju-jitsu, and eventually obtained my black belt in Tae Kwon Do at age 11. Through my training and conditioning for martial arts I discovered the gym and my passion for health and wellness. Over the years, I have worked for a variety of fitness companies, gaining a vast experience in training all fitness levels. After obtaining my degree in Human Kinetics at UBC, I started my own business as a personal trainer. My passion is to empower and inspire you to achieve and maintain a fit body that works with your lifestyle. I can assess your fitness level and establish a progressive program that can help you see results in under four weeks. My exercise programs are dynamic with modalities including cardio, weight training and mobility. Most importantly, my goals are to help you feel energized and develop sustainable healthy habits you can take anywhere