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Lemon Protein Balls

These lemon protein balls whip up in just a few minutes and are gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free! They are the perfect snack to help you get fit!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond flour, healthy snacks, lemon desserts, protein balls
Servings: 5 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoon refined coconut oil Melted
  • zest of one large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • couple pinches of pink salt or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • teaspoon turmeric powder For color- optional

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl measure in almond flour.
  • With a zester, zest one large lemon into the bowl.
  • In a food processor or Nutri-Bullet blend remaining ingredients. Don't over blend. Just blend a few seconds or until everything is incorporated but stop before it turns to a paste.
  • Pour this mixture into the bowl with the almond flour and zest and mix until all the ingredients come together.
  • Roll in your hands about a tablespoon of dough at a time until all dough is used.
  • Roll in some crushed slivered almonds if you prefer.
  • Place in the fridge for a few minutes to slightly harden.
  • Keep refrigerated.
  • Enjoy!