1-Getting started: Getting started with Lemon Cashew Bliss Balls is fun and straightforward, with the whole process taking about 30 minutes of active prep plus 1 hour of chilling. Begin by gathering your ingredients and setting up your workspace, like washing the lemons and measuring everything out. This recipe yields 16 balls, perfect for sharing or a week’s worth of snacks.

2-First blending: First, use a blender or food processor to blend 1 cup raw cashews (140 grams) and 1 cup desiccated coconut (90 grams) until they form a fine crumb. Next, zest your lemons to get 2 tablespoons of zest and strain 3 to 5 tablespoons of juice to remove any seeds. Add the zest, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence, 2 tablespoons honey, and the lemon juice (plus 1 tablespoon poppy seeds if you choose) to the mixture and blend it all together.

3-Adjust and roll: Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more lemon juice or honey so it sticks well for rolling. Set up your rolling station with a bowl of water for your hands, a tablespoon to measure portions, a plate for the finished balls, and optional coconut for coating. Use damp hands to roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, then roll them in coconut if desired, and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.