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Need a healthy on the go snack? Lemon protein balls are the perfect, refreshing snack for kids and adults. Made with lemon zest, chia seeds, a blend of coconut flour and oat flour, these lemon coconut protein balls are satisfying and energizing.

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I don’t know about you, but I love oatmeal protein bites and adding a zest of lemon makes all the difference in subtle flavor in no bake lemon bites.

These lemon protein bites provide all the macros in a small, portable size, and can be catered to your taste and flavor preference.

They make for great on-the-go snacks, snacks for athletes, and of course they are kid-friendly and toddler-friendly, like all of our favorite no bake snacks.

Lemon zest is so refreshing. Like these lemon blueberry overnight oats, I just can’t get enough. They smell lovely, too!

Why You’ll Love Lemon Protein Bites

• Kid friendly – These protein balls with lemon flavor certainly make the list for our favorite kid-friendly snacks. We always make them as easy no bake recipes for kids. These lemon energy balls also make great road trip snacks! My favorite way to pass the time with kids – pack lots of snacks.
• Easy to freeze – These lemon chia protein balls only need 5 minutes of prep time and they also freeze well! Just store them in a stasher bag or airtight container in your freezer for up to 2-3 months.
• Great for on the go – Kids constantly need on-the-go snacks for sports and such. These can be a great toddler lunch idea addition, or provide a quick healthy homemade snacks for kids.
• Middle of the night snack – Still nursing and starving during the night? These coconut lemon protein balls also have a “cleanse the palate” flavor so I love them as breastfeeding snacks at night!
• Easy ingredients – You may already have many of these ingredients on hand for this energy ball recipe. We shop at Thrive Market, and we buy many of these in bulk (like oat flour and coconut flour).

Ingredients

Making protein balls with lemon is so easy, requires one bowl and only 5-10 minutes of time.

• oat flour – you can use regular whole oats too, I just prefer the texture of light and airy oat flour
• coconut flour – Almond flour is another gluten-free option if you don’t have coconut flour.
• honey – sub maple syrup or agave nectar to keep it vegan! Use less if you want to control your refined sugar.
• coconut oil – I think coconut oil provides a nice neutral flavor, but if you love butter, that works too.
• chia seeds – The chia seeds also help give these protein balls some stability, plus healthy fats and extra nutrition, of course!
• fresh lemon juice
• lemon zest
• coconut flakes, optional
• vanilla protein powder, optional. I prefer Orgain protein powder or Naked Nutrition brands.

Optional – You could also add vanilla extract if you choose!

How To Make Lemon Energy Balls

This lemon protein ball recipe couldn’t be easier. There are lots of variations on lemon bliss balls, but these are by far, my favorite.

And lemon balls can be sweet, like an after-dinner treat or dessert, or even more sour, to cleanse your palate. Really up to you and how much sweetener you choose to add!

First, ground your oats into flour, or for the quick route, just buy pre-ground oat flour.

Then, mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and roll into 1-inch balls.

Using a cookie scoop always helps with this.

I love to taste this lemon balls recipe as I go, they are pretty addictive!

You can add more lemon zest as needed, and increase or decrease the honey depending on your taste preferences.

Of course, add coconut as you see fit, or omit it completely.

Lemon and coconut make a great pair, but I know that coconut is not for everyone!

Helpful Tips

These no bake lemon coconut protein balls are so easy, but I came across some helpful tips when testing these.

• Oat Flour vs. Rolled Oats – If you don’t have pre-ground oat flour, I would recommend a food processor or high speed blender (I love this one) to grind the oats into a flour. You don’t have to use oat flour – you can use whole oats – but I find the texture is much finer and more enjoyable when you use oat flour.
• Protein powder may result in a drier product – When making these delicious lemon balls with protein powder, you may want to adjust the honey as needed. Depending on the type of protein powder you use, the final product may end up more dry, so you can add more honey or a bit of water/lemon juice, as needed.
• Coconut flakes – If you want the coconut flakes to stay on more securely, add a bit more honey. I just like to dip them but you may prefer more coconut flakes in your lemon coconut protein balls by coating them in coconut flakes.
• Storage – I do recommend putting them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes initially! It will definitely help firm your lemon bliss balls up and keep them together better. Mine are much more flimsy when I don’t do it. Then, store them in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.

Try These Other Recipes

• Sweet potato energy balls
• Brownie Power Balls
• No bake vegan protein bites
• No bake cookie dough bites
• Chocolate peanut butter coconut balls
• Carrot cake balls

Servings 12 balls

Easy Lemon Protein Balls

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

These lemon protein balls are the perfect, refreshing snack. Made with lemon zest, chia seeds, a blend of coconut flour and oat flour, these lemon coconut protein balls are satisfying and energizing.

5 from 2 ratings

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Fridge Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 1 cup oat flour
• 2 Tbsp coconut flour
• 3 Tbsp honey
• ¼ cup coconut oil , melted
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder , optional
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp coconut flakes , optional

Instructions 

1. Grind oats in food processor or blender to make oat flour.
2. Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Set mixture in fridge for 30 minutes to harden, and then roll into 1 inch balls.
   
   

Notes

If the mixture seems too dry with protein powder, you can add more honey.

Equipment

Madhava Organic Amber Agave, 46 Ounce (Pack of 2)

Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Honey; 12oz. Squeeze Bottle; Award-Winning Taste

Naked Protein Powder Blend – Egg, Whey and Casein Protein Blend

Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Coconut Flakes, 1 Lb – Medium Flakes | Perfect for Baking | Making Coconut Milk

Nutiva Organic Premium Black Chia Seeds, 32 Ounce

BetterBody Foods Organic Virgin Coconut Oil — Cold-Pressed and Unrefined Coconut Oil, Medium Temperature Cooking Oil, Great Alternative To Butter, Light Coconut Flavor and Aroma, 56 Ounce

Organic Coconut Flour (4 LBS) – Perfect for Gluten Free Baking, Paleo & Vegan Certified, Unbleached & Unrefined Baking Flour Substitute, 1.81 kg

Arrowhead Mills Organic Oat Flour, 16 oz. Bag (Pack of 6)

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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