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Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls

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Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls

Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls is a vegetarian breakfast cooked across India. It is made with chia seeds, coconut, dates and lemon zest. This recipe serves 12 and takes about 15 min. One serving has about 200 kcal, 5 g protein, 25 g carbs and 10 g fat.

Did you know? A no-bake, vegan energy snack. Chia seeds expand in liquid, creating a pudding-like texture. Dates act as natural sweeteners. Lemon zest adds freshness. Perfect for post-workout fuel or kids’ lunchboxes. Store in the fridge.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 200 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 12
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 0 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 12)

150 g dates
100 g desiccated coconut
40 g chia seeds
50 g almonds (optional)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional)
2 tbsp water (optional)

Contains: tree nuts.

Main ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls

200kcal / serving

Protein: 5 g 10%
Carbs: 25 g 48%
Fat: 10 g 43%
Fibre: 12 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Omega-3	2g
Magnesium	60mg
Iron	3mg

How to make Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls

Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and remove the seeds.
Grind the soaked dates into a thick paste in a food processor or mixer.
Add the almonds, if using, and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the desiccated coconut, chia seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice and cardamom powder and pulse until combined.
If the mixture is too dry to hold together, add water one spoon at a time.
Roll the mixture into 12 equal small balls with wet hands.
Chill the balls in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up before serving.

Serves 12 · prep 15 min · cook 0 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls vegetarian?

Yes. Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls?

About 200 kcal per serving, with 5 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls made of?

The main ingredients are chia seeds, coconut, dates and lemon zest.

How long does Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls take to make?

About 15 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 0 min to cook, plus any soaking, fermenting or marinating time in the steps.

How many people does this Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 12. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls?

Lemon Coconut Chia Energy Balls is usually eaten as a breakfast.

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