Lemon Poppy Seed Bites 
A classic flavor combination in a healthy high energy snack
If you need a pick-me-up in the snack department, try these refreshing lemon poppy seed bites with almond and coconut. Insider tip: they are even better frozen!
Makes 12 bites
What you need:
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided into half
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Water
How to prepare:
- Place almonds, dates, maple syrup, zest and juice of lemon, extract, and ¼ cup coconut and poppy seeds into a food processor. Blend well until ‘dough’ forms. If it’s too dry, add some water. If it’s too wet, add more almonds.
- Roll dough into bite-sized balls.
- Roll balls in the remaining ¼ cup shredded coconut.
- Enjoy right away, or place in an air tight container and freeze for later.
We hope you enjoy these tasty Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites!
Per serving (1 energy bite):
- 152 Calories
- 9 g Fat
- 16.5 g Carbohydrates
- 3.7 g Fiber
- 3.5 g Protein
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