Lemon Energy Balls - They MELT In Your Mouth!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with similar properties.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Toasted oats provide crunch with fewer calories.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: hemp seeds

Flaxseeds are often cheaper and provide similar nutrients.

Combine oats, peanut butter, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl.

Add vanilla extract, chia seeds, and salt to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients until well combined and a dough forms.

Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture.

Roll each portion into a ball shape using your hands.

Roll the balls in coconut flakes for coating, if desired.

Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate the balls for another 30 minutes to set.

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