These No-Bake Lemon Meltaway Balls are an easy and healthy recipe made with only 8 clean, real food ingredients. They're the perfect plant-based dessert or snack that can be prepared in under 10 minutes!{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Egg-Free | Soy-Free | No-Bake | No Refined Sugar | Lectin-Free* | Keto/Low Carb | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium** }
Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then set aside.
Prepare the balls:
Add all ingredients for the balls to a food processor and process until everything is well combined. The mixture should have a smooth and thick consistency, like raw cookie dough.
Test the mixture by taking out a spoonful to see if it's firm enough to roll into a ball shape. Depending on the type of sweetener you use, you may need to let them firm a little in the refrigerator before rolling into a ball. If they aren't firm enough to roll into a ball shape, put the mixture in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, then remove and proceed to the next step.
Assembly:
Take a spoonful at a time and roll them into the palms of your hands into a ball shape. If they start to stick to the palms of your hands, just rub a tiny amount of coconut oil on your palms and continue.
Leave them plain, or roll the balls in organic shredded coconut flakes, organic cane sugar (not lectin-free) or organic powdered sugar (not raw or lectin-free).
Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet and transfer them to the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes to firm.
Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator until ready to serve because they will get soft and lose their shape if left out at room temperature.
Notes
Recipe source: https://www.addictedtoveggies.com/2011/10/coconut-lemon-meltaways.com (inactive link)*Maple Syrup: Use these substitutions based on your dietary needs:
Lectin-Free - Use organic date nectar to keep this recipe 100% lectin-free. Keep in mind the balls will be slightly darker in color since date nectar has a deeper color than maple syrup. They will still taste good but will look slightly different than in the photos.
**Vanilla Extract: Use alcohol-free vanilla extract to keep this recipe 100% Medical Medium compliant.Coconut Oil: If you don't like the taste or smell of coconut oil, use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or smell.Coconut Flour: This ingredient is used to thicken the ball mixture. If the mixture won't hold a ball shape after processing the ingredients together, place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm it.Almond Flour: I haven't tested the recipe using an alternative flour.Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give you the best flavor and most nutrients since it hasn't been pasteurized, but you could also use store-bought organic lemon juice.Lemon Zest: I prefer to not use lemon zest, even if it's organic because it can contain a wax coating. However, I listed it as an ingredient since not everyone has access to essential oils, but my preference is to use about 4 drops of Organic Lemon Essential Oil instead of lemon zest which give the balls an intense lemon flavor.Himalayan Pink Salt: This is my salt of preference, however, you can always substitute it with sea salt.Topping Options: You can enjoy these plain, or roll them in almond flour, shredded coconut, or even vegan powdered sugar. Keep in mind that some toppings, such as powdered sugar may not be lectin-free, paleo, or Medical Medium compliant.Serving Size: This recipe will make approximately (16) small balls. Nutritional information is for (1) ball which is (1) serving.