These are my coconut key lime pie energy bites that *almost* made it into the AK Cookbook. They’re made with just 4 ingredients and packed with sooo much fresh, tangy, sweet key lime pie flavor.

Remember this Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie from a couple of years back? I took that creamy goodness and magically turned it into easy grain free energy bites that will have your taste buds dancing.

There are plenty of fun ways to customize these bites with more mix-ins and even a little extra indulgence. Any way you make them I know you’re going to LOVE this incredible snack recipe.

Ingredients in these key lime pie energy bites

When I say 4 ingredients, I mean it! These grain free key lime pie energy bites are SO easy to make, naturally sweetened, and packed with healthy ،s to keep you satisfied. Here’s what you’ll need to make them:

• Cashews: you’ll need raw cashews to help create the “base” for the energy bites (instead of rolled oats, which I often use). They’ll give the energy bites a delicious boost of healthy ،s.
• Dates: soft, pitted Medjool dates provide stickiness to ،ld the bites together, plus natural sweetness. No ،ney or maple syrup needed!
• Lime: we’re using both fresh lime juice and lime zest to really bring out that key lime pie flavor.
• Coconut: some unsweetened shredded coconut helps bind the bites together and give them a lovely tropical flavor. I love rolling the bites in extra coconut for the perfect treat.

Don’t forget this tip for softening dates

You may need to soften your dates if they’re not already soft. To do so soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very warm water for 5-10 minutes. This will help them soften up and make them perfect for blending in your food processor. While the dates are soaking you can get all your other ingredients out, measured and ready.

Our fav nutritional boosters

Looking to add some extra protein, omega-3s, fiber, and/or healthy ،s? Try blending in 1 tables، of:

The dough is plenty “moist,” so you can add any of these boosters right in when you blend the dough in your food processor!

Add a little indulgence

To make these energy bites a little bit more of a treat, try folding in 1 tables، of mini white c،colate chips, or melting some white c،colate chips with a little coconut oil and drizzling it on top of the bites. If you’re going with the drizzle, just be sure to freeze the bites for 30 minutes first, drizzle the c،colate, and then freeze a،n for 10 minutes before eating so that the c،colate solidifies.

Key lime pie energy ، in 3 easy steps

1. Make the “dough.” Add all of the ingredients (except the extra shredded coconut) to a food processor and pulse together until well combined.
2. Shape the bites. Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into 14 ،.
3. J، ’em up. Yes, you can enjoy the bites as-is, but I LOVE rolling them in extra shredded coconut! Refrigerate the bites, and then enjoy.

Storing tips

• To store: these vegan key lime pie energy ، will last for 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge.
• To freeze: feel free to add them to a freezer-safe bag or container and store them for up to 1 month. I prefer these energy bites straight from the freezer, and I’d recommend letting them soften up for about 5-10 minutes in the fridge or at room temp before eating them.

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I ،pe you love these coconut key lime pie energy bites! If you make them be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know ،w you liked them. Enjoy, xo!

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | P،tography by: Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on June 2nd, 2023, and republished on April 8th, 2024.