Lemon-Chia Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dates (about 4 medjool dates), pits removed and soaked in water for 5 minutes to soften
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (use 1/2 teaspoon if you like a stronger lemon flavor)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Pinch sea salt

Directions

1. Blend dates in a small blender or food processor until broken into crumb-like pieces. Add coconut, lemon juice, and lemon zest and puree until mixture is smooth. Pulse chia seeds into the mixture until just combined.
2. Form mixture into 4 balls. Eat 1 bite as a snack today.

Nutrition

Calories: 163.3 Protein: 2.257 g Carbohydrate: 23.2 g Dietary Fiber: 5.586 g Saturated Fat: 5.642 g Sodium: 4.87 mg