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 You Make Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites  

• 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 size balls.   
• Roll balls in remaining ¼ cup shredded coconut.  
• Enjoy right away or place in air tight container and freeze for later.    

Nutrients per 1 bite serving:

152 Calories  

 9 g Fat   

 16.5 g Carbohydrates   

 3.7 g Fiber   

 3.5 g Protein  

Here are some more great recipes featuring lemon:  

• Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Potatoes & Spinach 
• Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins 
• Lemonade Watermelon Slushie 

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