Lemon Coconut Protein Bites

Fresh lemon zest, not just juice, is what makes these actually taste like lemon. Rolled in coconut they look like little snowballs and eat like a lemon bar with none of the sugar crash.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, plus more for rolling
• 2 scoops (about 60g) vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Whisk the almond flour, coconut, protein powder, and salt together.
2. Add honey, coconut oil, lemon zest, and juice; mix into a dough.
3. Chill 15 minutes so the coconut oil firms up.
4. Roll into 14 balls, then roll each in extra shredded coconut.
5. Refrigerate up to 10 days; the lemon flavor is brightest in the first few.

Tips

• Zest the lemons before juicing them; it's nearly impossible after.
• Toast the rolling coconut in a dry pan for a nuttier, golden finish.
• A drop of lemon extract intensifies the flavor if your lemons are mild.

FAQ

Are these gluten-free?

Yes, there are no oats or wheat here; just confirm your protein powder is certified gluten-free.

Can I use bottled lemon juice?

In a pinch, but the zest carries most of the flavor, so don't skip fresh lemons entirely.