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
- 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
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder For color- optional
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!