These Lemon & Cashew Bliss Balls are a delicious light snack that is so easy to make and dare I say pretty healthy! 

 

This recipe stems from a request on my Facebook page on another Bliss Ball recipe I have, “does anyone have a lemon version?’ so I got to playing in the kitchen and I think these hit the mark! Light, delicious and so lemony.

When working with lemon I always want to make sure  I have enough of the lemon flavour to ensure they are undoubtedly a lemon recipe! I think I have got it right with this one. 

 

If you cannot eat nuts or coconut then this won’t be the recipe for you, but feel free to do some research for nut free or coconut free lemon bliss balls, nuts & coconut are perfect for binding bliss balls together and providing lots of good nutrition too. 

I use raw unsalted cashews for bliss balls as the flavour is not as intense as roasted. Some people like to pre soak cashews, I don’t feel I need to for this recipe. The reason for pre soaking cashews is for a few reasons, one is to soften them if you are making cashew cream or butter, but also it can be to do with digestion.

 

Soaking cashews can neutralize some of the enzymes that make nuts hard to digest. If you choose to use one of the soaking methods you may need to change the preparation method to reduce the liquids. 

 

All lemons are so different! This needs to be a disclosure on all my lemon baking recipes. I get delicious big lemons from my Dad’s garden which tend to err on the sweeter side, lovely and juicy with delicious a lemon zest. Your lemons may be more on the bitter side, this is important to note, as you will need to taste it at the end of the recipe to ensure the balance of a strong lemon flavour is complemented by a little sweetness and enough liquid to bind.

 

You may need to add either lemon juice or honey to get the right consistency for rolling, but taste test as you go. 

The ingredients are so simple

(scroll down below for the full printable recipe card & method)

• Raw Cashews

• Desiccated Coconut 

• Lemons

• Vanilla Essence

• Honey (I used runny honey, any will do) 

 

You will need a food processor or blender, blitzing together nuts can be hard on the motors of some appliances, so keep that in mind when working with this recipe, and indeed when buying a blender or food processor!

 

I tend to go with a bigger motor and jug capacity when I buy these appliances  so it is suitable for all sorts of recipes and check the specifications to see if it can handle blitzing nuts, ice and dried fruits as a test for if it will work for all your needs.

 

I used the zest of two lemons, this works out to at least 2-3 tablespoons of zest, this gives such a lot of flavour, ensure only the yellow outside of the lemon is used for zest, the white layer is bitter. 

Once you blitz the cashews & coconut into a fine crumb, add the lemon zest, honey and vanilla and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Blitz this altogether to combine the ingredients well. Depending on your machine you may need to turn this into a bowl to ensure you can stir it through well. 

 

I then taste test the mixture, and see what consistency it is, you may need to add up to 2 tablespoons more of lemon juice (or honey depending on the sweetness/bitterness of your lemons) to get a consistency that is able to hold its shape while rolling and not be too dry. I used 5 tablespoons for my mix and it was perfect but my lemons run a little on the sweeter side. 

 

Then set up a station for rolling, a small bowl of water for your hands and if you wish to roll them in coconut a small bowl of coconut, and a plate to place the rolled balls onto. I use a tablespoon to measure consistent sized balls of dough, this recipe makes 16 balls. 

 

Take a level tablespoon of mixture, on damp hands roll it into a firm ball and set aside on a plate. Repeat with all remaining mixture then refrigerate for an hour to set. Keep the balls stored in an airtight container once they have set, they will stay fresh for up to 7 days at least or you can freeze them.

 

If you wish you could also add a tablespoon of poppy seeds to this recipe! Lemon and poppy seed is always a lovely combination.

I have some lovely bliss ball recipes you can also try

Cranberry Date & Cashew Bliss Balls

Apricot & Coconut Bliss Balls

Raspberry Chocolate Bliss Balls

Christmas Pudding Bliss Balls

Simple Apricot Bliss Balls

Onto the recipe for Lemon & Cashew Bliss Balls

So there you have it, so so easy and delicious. I love bliss balls in that I can taste as I go and create something delicious and healthy along the way. If you love this one please rate it and let me know in the comments below how you got on. 

 

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Happy Baking!

Anna 

 

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