I’m always looking for easy grab and go FODMAP snack recipes that I can make in advance and have all week. These DEFINITELY fit into that category! Even I sometimes need a break from chocolate (it doesn’t happen often) and having more of a citrus snack option is a great flavor profile change.
Did you know this small yellow fruit packs a punch of health benefits?
- Provide a good source of vitamin C but eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C can reduce ones chance of heart disease and stroke.
- Can help control weight loss by helping you feel fuller for longer.
- The citric acid from lemons can help prevent kidney stones.
- Can help protect against anemia by helping your body absorb iron from plant foods.
- Can improve digestive health in the form of soluble fiber which helps slow the digestion of sugars and starches.
Looking for other snack recipes? Check out these peanut butter energy balls and pumpkin breakfast cookies.
Lemon Energy Balls
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 60
- Category: light bites
Description
These delicious lemon energy balls are a great and healthy snack to grab and go!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups regular or gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter (or seed butter)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse all of the ingredients until pulverized into a sticky texture.
- Roll small shaped balls with damp hands and place onto a wax paper covered baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator to harden for at least an hour. Store covered for up to a week.
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