Lemon lovers, this vivid, simple no bake snack is for you. Over time I’ve discovered myself making an increasing number of treats, baked items, and snacks utilizing contemporary 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 Beautiful Lemon Frosting I needed to create a snack that match the identical vibe. These unbelievable 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 could 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 yr, so make sure to seize a couple of additional juicy lemons and roll these infants up ASAP.

Every part you’ll have to make these lemon poppy seed power bites

These vivid, 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 tender Medjool dates, which additionally helps maintain them collectively.
• Cashews: add heartiness and wholesome fat with uncooked cashews.
• Lemon: get that pretty lemon taste from contemporary lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Almond extract: a tiny little bit of almond extract is what offers them that unbelievable cake taste.
• Combine-ins: I like so as to add poppy seeds for somewhat crunch, however you could possibly additionally add chia seeds and get 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 somewhat twist that makes them style like dessert. Non-compulsory, however so good!

Can I enhance the protein?

I feel that including a scoop of your favourite unflavored or vanilla protein powder would work in these power bites, however chances are you’ll want so as to add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil in order that the combination blends up simply. Let me know when you give it a strive!

The best way to make lemon power bites

These lemon poppy seed power bites couldn’t be simpler to make. Merely:

1. Add the entire substances to your meals processor and pulse till the combination is effectively mixed and sticky.
2. Roll the combination into 14 balls, and roll these in shredded coconut (if desired).
3. Retailer them within the fridge or freezer and revel in!

Don’t neglect to prep your dates

In case your Medjool dates aren’t tender 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: maintain 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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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Power Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Whole Time 10 minutes minutes

ServesServes 14 servings

Scrumptious and simple 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 right no bake snack to maintain in your fridge or freezer.

Substances

• 1 cup pitted tender massive Medjool dates (about 10-12 massive dates)
• 1 cup uncooked cashews
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon contemporary lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or chia seeds
• Non-compulsory coating:
• ½ cup superb shredded unsweetened coconut

Directions

• In case your dates aren’t tremendous tender and gooey, soak them in a bowl of heat water for five minutes, then drain earlier than utilizing within the recipe.

• Add all substances to a meals processor and pulse till substances are effectively 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 at liberty to freeze these for as much as 3 months. They’re truly scrumptious straight out of the freezer and that’s how I want them!

Recipe Notes

For an additional scrumptious choice: be happy to roll them in toasted coconut.

Diet

Serving: 1power chunkEnergy: 94calCarbohydrates: 12.8gProtein: 1.8gFats: 4.8gSaturated Fats: 0.9gFiber: 1.3gSugar: 8.8g