Coconut-Lime Amazeballs

MEAL TYPE: Dessert, Snack

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 16 SERVINGS

These satisfying amazeballs are the perfect balanced treat. Loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they're great after a barre3 class, after taking a hike with your friends, or when you're just craving something sweet.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup macadamia nuts

1 Tbs. coconut oil

3/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted

Juice from 2 limes

1 tsp. lime zest

Pinch of fine sea salt

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped and a coarse meal is achieved. Add the coconut oil, dates, lime juice, zest, and salt. Process until everything is well incorporated and the mixture forms a "dough" ball.
Using your hands, form the dough into small 1 ½-inch balls. Sprinkle the shredded coconut on a cutting board, and roll each ball in it.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

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Glynis SAID:

05/01/2017 |Reply

These are AWESOME. I used Deglet Noor dates and subbed cashews for macadamia nuts because that’s what I had on hand and they’re similarly fatty. This will definitely not be the last time I make these! I love the tart and creamy flavor, they taste like key lime pie. With the extra fat from the cashews, they’re the perfect afternoon pre-workout snack.
I did find that after pulsing the nuts to a flour consistency, I pulsed after adding each ingredient which made it come together better – the ‘dough’ formed once I added the lime juice.
Grace sheehan SAID:

03/27/2017 |Reply

What is the nutrition info?

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

03/27/2017 |Reply

We don’t have that information available, but all of our recipes are designed by nutritionists to have a healthy mix of fats, fiber, and protein. This keeps your energy levels up, but also allows you to make it from meal to meal (or meal to snack), without a big blood sugar dip that keeps you thinking about that cookie at the corner bakery. To find out more about our nutritional philosophy, watch Sadie talk about it here.

Emily SAID:

02/03/2017 |Reply

Name is accurate, these really are amazeballs! Love the hit of lime with the coconut and creamy macadamia nuts. YUM!
Meems SAID:

01/27/2017 |Reply

I failed this recipe on 2 levels. 1) The dates. I attempted to chop them in the food processor and they kept getting stuck in the blade. Need suggestions on ow to chop dates. I am not used to working with them. 2) The recipe calls for juice from 2 limes. I juiced 2 limes and it was a lot of liquid. I only added half and it was too much. The taste to super tart. I would love to try the recipe again because Barre3 has taught me not to quit. It would be helpful to have a liquid measurement for the limes i.e. 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup and any suggestions on how to chop sticky dates ;o).

Glynis REPLIED:

05/01/2017 |Reply

I had to add the ingredients in the exact order specified and then I pulsed each ingredient. Sometimes I’ve found with dates it takes a little longer to get them chopped down, but just keep them going on high and they should break down – I also add them while the blade is going. Another thing that sometimes trips me up with dates in the food processor is if my dates are too old or dry they don’t break down well, a freshly opened package of dates usually works best for me! The lime juice amount worked well for me, it made the mixture really turn into a sticky dough. They’re definitely tart, but remind me of key lime pie. Hope you try again!

kim nowlin SAID:

01/21/2017 |Reply

What other nuts work well? Or is the macadamia investment worth it?

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

02/21/2017 |Reply

Cashews or macadamia would be great!

Jessica Kiely SAID:

01/06/2017 |Reply

could I sub deglet dates for medjool?

Heather REPLIED:

03/10/2017 |Reply

I used the regular dates from Whole Foods, not medjool and these were amazing. I do chop them before putting in the processor. The zesty tang and great texture were a big hit and my kids loved them too!

Toni Ramme SAID:

01/02/2017 |Reply

I see it says 16 servings. Does that mean only 1 per serving or how many would you recommend would be a healthy portion for a snack?

Sarah Olson REPLIED:

02/27/2017 |Reply

One or two bites or holes should be enough to satiate you! These snacks are rich and nutrient-dense.

montague50 SAID:

08/01/2015 |Reply

Just made these using almond meal/flour and agave syrup in place of the dates. So yummy, even before going into the fridge.
michellenutter SAID:

07/01/2015 |Reply

These are so good! They really taste like dessert!

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