Easy Lemon Energy Bites with chia and sunflower seed goodness
No-bake lemon poppy seed energy bites with bright citrus flavor, crunchy seeds, and wholesome ingredients. A perfect gluten-free, vegan-friendly snack for anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + chilling
- Yield: 12–14 bites 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
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¾ cup rolled oats
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⅓ cup almond flour
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2 tbsp almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1½ tsp lemon zest
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp poppy seeds
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Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
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In a food processor, pulse oats, almond flour, and salt.
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Add dates, nut butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Blend into a sticky dough.
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Stir in poppy seeds by hand or pulse briefly.
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Roll into tablespoon-sized balls.
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Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Roll in coconut for a fun twist.