Lemon Pie Energy Bites (Vegan Recipe)
These lemon pie energy bites are the perfect alternative to unhealthy high sugary lemon treats. They only contain 5 ingredients, and can even be eaten as breakfast because this recipe is much healthier than most lemon pie bites I have seen. It’s naturally protein-rich (because I even added chickpeas! No worries, you don’t taste them), refined sugar-free, eggless, gluten free, and tastes like lemon pie without a million calories or bad ingredients!
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This healthy lemon snack is the perfect treat to help you get something sweet but still healthy, nutritious, and of course tasty as well. A great idea for lemon pie lovers trying to eat better treats, and definitely perfect for children as well.
Healthy Lemon Pie Energy Bites
If you love lemon pie like I do, you are gonna love this healthy lemon snack! When I was a child growing up in Chilean Patagonia, my mom and I would make lemon pie sometimes on the weekend and I would always try to start eating the filling while making the pie. Fast forward, while I still indulge in vegan merengue pies here and there, I wanted to create a healthy bite that would give me that lemony kick but without much sugar. I love this recipe because it’s:
Healthier than most lemon energy bite recipes I’ve seen.
Super quick and easy to make.
Ingredients are just whole foods, including chickpeas!
It provides enough energy to use it as a pre-workout meal, or also great to take on a road trip or a hike.
Simple Ingredients
Chickpeas
Cashews
Dates
Lemon
Shredded coconut
Don’t worry, you don’t taste the chickpeas, you taste the lemon perfectly combined with dates, coconut, and cashews. You can also use drained cooked red lentils instead of cooked chickpeas. It will have a different color, but still be super tasty.
Cashews: I didn’t soak the cashews in water for this. So I did have to scrape the edges of the food processor jar a couple of times while making these bites.
Sweetener: While I use dates for this recipe you can use raisins instead.
How to Make Vegan Lemon Pie Bites?
You do you need a good food processor. I use a Ninja Blender for this type of recipe.
Throw all ingredients but the coconut and 1 tsp lemon zest to the food processor.
Pulse a few times and scrape the edges of the jar a couple of times. It will be a very dense mix.
The result is a wonderful batter with kind of a lemon pie flavor. It will have small chunks.
You can store it in the fridge for 5-6 days, or freeze the leftovers!
These Lemon Pie Energy Bites Are
Gluten free
Egg-free
Dairy-free (without butter)
Processed sugar free
Healthier than most lemon pie bites recipes I’ve seen
Refined sugar-free
Easy to make
Fast to make
Amazing as dessert, breakfast, snack, or as a pre-workout meal
Please let me know if you make it!! Rate it and comment below. I love to hear about your creations too and any alterations you might make to the ingredients.
Also, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @veggielation and #veggielation because I would love to see your take on this recipe!
Thanks!!!
Lemon Pie Energy Bites (Vegan Recipe)
These lemon pie energy bites are the perfect alternative to unhealthy high sugary lemon treats. They only contain 5 ingredients, and can even be eaten as breakfast because this recipe is much healthier than most lemon pie bites I have seen. It’s naturally protein-rich (because I even added chickpeas! No worries, you don’t taste them), refined sugar-free, eggless, gluten free, and tastes like lemon pie without a million calories or bad ingredients!
Ingredients (US Customary)
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (drained)
- 1 cup pitted dates (12 large ones)
- 1 cup raw cashew pieces
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Ingredients (Metric)
- 80 grs chickpeas (drained)
- 170 grs pitted dates (12 large ones)
- 150 grs raw cashew pieces
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 25 grs shredded coconut
Instructions
- Throw all ingredients in the food processor but the coconut and 1 tsp lemon zest and process until it’s in small pieces. I use a Ninja blender for this and I needed to scrape down the sides of the container and mix again since this mix is pretty thick.
- Form 24 small balls.
- Flatten them slightly by pressing down at the center with your thumb and then coat them with the shredded coconut.
- Add a tiny bit of lemon zest to the center divot of each bite. They will look like cookies.
- Put them in the fridge for 15 minutes to settle and then enjoy!
Notes
Chickpeas: don’t worry, you don’t taste the chickpeas, you taste the lemon perfectly combined with dates, coconut, and cashews. You can also use drained cooked red lentils instead of cooked chickpeas. It will have a different color, but still be super tasty. I cooked the chickpeas at home, if you take this route, make sure you don't over cook the chickpeas. If you do overcook them, the lemon pie bite texture will be more sticky. To solve for this just add a bit more cashews.
Cashews: I didn’t soak the cashews in water for this recipe, hence I did have to scrape the edges of the food processor jar a few times while making these bites.
Sweetener: while I use dates for this recipe you can use raisins instead if you prefer that flavor profile.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bite
Servings: 24
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 68 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrates 9g | 4% | |
| Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Sugar 5g | 13% | |
| Protein 2g | 3% | |
*Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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