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Nov 2 2017 - 1:48pm

Lemon-Chia Energy Bites

From C&J Nutrition [1]

Lemon-Chia Energy Bites

Ingredients

  1. 1/3 cup dates (about 4 medjool dates), pits removed and soaked in water for 5 minutes to soften
    1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    2 tablespoons chia seeds
    1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (use 1/2 teaspoon if you like a stronger lemon flavor)
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    Pinch sea salt

Directions

  1. Blend dates in a small blender or food processor until broken into crumb-like pieces. Add coconut, lemon juice, and lemon zest and puree until mixture is smooth. Pulse chia seeds into the mixture until just combined.
  2. Form mixture into 4 balls. Eat 1 bite as a snack today.

NUTRIENT TOTALS

Calories: 163.3
Protein: 2.257 g
Carbohydrate: 23.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.586 g
Total Sugars: 16.6 g
Total Fat: 8.311 g
Saturated Fat: 5.642 g
Sodium: 4.87 mg


Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Lemon-Chia-Energy-Bites-44213197