Quick, zesty energy bites with lemon and ginger—great for festive sharing, gluten-free and dairy-free.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
03 - Additional shredded unsweetened coconut for coating
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
10 - Pinch sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Place the almond flour and shredded coconut in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Pour in the maple syrup or honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
03 - Stir until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough. Incorporate crystallized ginger if desired.
04 - Using a tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball.
05 - Roll the balls in the additional shredded coconut to cover them evenly.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm.
07 - Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
