Blueberry lemon energy balls

After our beloved blueberry lemon pancakes and the blueberry cake with lemon icing, it’s time for this amazing flavor combination to take on a new form. The blueberry lemon energy balls are here and ready to excite you! I made them as we prepared to leave for 2–3 days since the blueberries would be ruined by the time we got back, and we also needed a quick, easy, and nutritious snack to take with us. The result was a resounding success. Their lemon taste is strong and delicious, they’re sweet with no sweeteners, no gluten, and of course, completely vegan. Before you read through the recipe, don’t forget to read the tips and the ingredients you’ll need, as well as the various replacements and substitutions you can make.

What we are going to need

• Medjool dates. I’ve often written how much I love and prefer the Medjool dates compared to normal dates. They’re sweeter without any additional sugar, they’re easier to manage since they’re softer, and they’re more nutritious. Of course, you can make the energy balls using normal dates, but if you do, I’d recommend you soak them for 10–15 minutes in warm water.
• Oat flakes. I choose whole-grain oat flakes. Instead of oat flakes, you could also use buckwheat flakes.
• Blueberries. Fresh blueberries, since their season is right now. You can also add frozen blueberries. Purchase domestically produced blueberries, because the quicker they reach your plate, the better. Instead of blueberries, you can use strawberries, cherries, raspberries, or blackberries.
• Lemon. Organic unwaxed lemons are the best for this because we’ll need their zest besides their juice, of which we’ll need only a few drops.
• Almonds. They were the only nuts in my house, but you can add walnuts, hazelnuts, cashew nuts, or anything else you might like in your lemon energy balls.
• Shredded coconut. You’ll need it for the blueberry lemon energy balls themselves, but if you like it, you can also cover the balls in it by rolling them through the shredded coconut, making them resemble delicious truffles.

Tips

• The dosages make 18 small lemon energy balls.
• You can store them in the fridge, in a glass jar, for up to 4 days.
• You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
• When you grate the lemon for its zest, be careful to not grate too much, because the white part of its skin will make the mixture bitter.
• You can form the balls right away or let them cool in the fridge for a few minutes in order for the mixture to turn firmer so it can be easier to manage.
• You can eat them right away, but in order for them to get firmer, you’ll need to leave them in the fridge for up to 2 hours.
• If you want a milder lemon taste and aroma, use less zest.
• To puree the Medjool dates, use a strong food processor, but you might need to do it with breaks. If you use normal dates, soak them for about 10 minutes in warm water before processing. In both cases, it’s best for the dates to be at room temperature.
• Other ideas for toppings are nuts, cocoa, or seeds.

Δείτε ακόμα

• Baby friendly Τάρτα λεμονιού χωρίς γλουτένη
• Energy balls με πορτοκάλι
• Μπουκίτσες βρώμης με μήλο

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