Lemon lovers, this shiny, simple no bake snack is for you. Through the years I’ve discovered myself making increasingly more treats, baked items, and snacks utilizing recent citrus as a result of the AK group is 100% obsessive about lemon.
After making (and falling in love with) my Lemon Pistachio Cake with Pretty Lemon Frosting I wished to create a snack that match the identical vibe. These unimaginable lemon poppy seed power bites really style like a slice of that cake in nourishing power bit type and I couldn’t be extra obsessed.
They require simply 6 easy substances and will be made in 10 minutes for the right snack to maintain in your fridge or freezer for when the 3PM starvation hits. Citrus is SO good this time of 12 months, so remember to seize a number of additional juicy lemons and roll these infants up ASAP.
The whole lot you’ll have to make these lemon poppy seed power bites
These shiny, easy lemon power bites are made with 6 easy substances and significantly style like lemon cake. Right here’s what you’ll have to make them:
- Medjool dates: these little bites get their sweetness from smooth Medjool dates, which additionally helps maintain them collectively.
- Cashews: add heartiness and wholesome fat with uncooked cashews.
- Lemon: get that pretty lemon taste from recent lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Almond extract: a tiny little bit of almond extract is what provides them that unimaginable cake taste.
- Combine-ins: I like so as to add poppy seeds for slightly crunch, however you could possibly additionally add chia seeds and get a great enhance of fiber, protein, and omega-3s.
Add a coconut twist
I really like rolling these lemon poppy seed power bites in unsweetened shredded coconut for slightly twist that makes them style like dessert. Non-obligatory, however so good!
Can I enhance the protein?
I believe that including a scoop of your favourite unflavored or vanilla protein powder would work in these power bites, however it’s possible you’ll want so as to add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil in order that the combination blends up simply. Let me know if you happen to give it a attempt!
Easy methods to make lemon power bites
These lemon poppy seed power bites couldn’t be simpler to make. Merely:
- Add the entire substances to your meals processor and pulse till the combination is nicely mixed and sticky.
- Roll the combination into 14 balls, and roll these in shredded coconut (if desired).
- Retailer them within the fridge or freezer and luxuriate in!
Don’t overlook to prep your dates
In case your Medjool dates aren’t smooth and gooey, soak them in heat water for about 5 minutes earlier than including them to your meals processor with the remainder of the substances.
Storing & freezing suggestions
- To retailer: hold these lemon poppy seed power bites in an hermetic bag or container within the fridge for as much as 1 week.
- To freeze: you’ll be able to freeze these power bites in a freezer-friendly bag or container for as much as 2 months. When you’re consuming them straight from the freeze I like to recommend letting them soften up a bit within the fridge or at room temp earlier than doing so.
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I hope you’re keen on these lemon poppy seed power bites! When you make them remember to depart a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred them. Get pleasure from, xo!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Vitality Bites
Scrumptious and straightforward lemon poppy seed power bites that style like a slice of lemon cake! These 6-ingredient lemon power bites are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and filled with wholesome fat from cashews. The proper no bake snack to maintain in your fridge or freezer.
Substances
- 1 cup pitted smooth massive Medjool dates (about 10-12 massive dates)
- 1 cup uncooked cashews
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon recent lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or chia seeds
- Non-obligatory coating:
- ½ cup fantastic shredded unsweetened coconut
Directions
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In case your dates aren’t tremendous smooth and gooey, soak them in a bowl of heat water for five minutes, then drain earlier than utilizing within the recipe.
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Add all substances to a meals processor and pulse till substances are nicely mixed and sticky. Roll into 14 balls. Subsequent roll in shredded coconut if desired and place in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 1 week. Be happy to freeze these for as much as 3 months. They’re truly scrumptious straight out of the freezer and that’s how I favor them!
Recipe Notes
For an additional scrumptious possibility: be at liberty to roll them in toasted coconut.
Vitamin
Serving: 1power chunkEnergy: 94calCarbohydrates: 12.8gProtein: 1.8gFats: 4.8gSaturated Fats: 0.9gFiber: 1.3gSugar: 8.8g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Images by Eat Love Eats
