Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Energy Bites
Yield: 30-35 bites
Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Energy Bites
These Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed no bake energy balls are great as a healthy vegan breakfast, midafternoon pick-me-up, or pre/post-workout snacks. You can use this base recipe as a starting point for whatever flavor combinations you like. The lemon and blueberry make a bright, citrusy, mildly sweet snack, perfect for spring and summer.
Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 4-6 medjool dates, pitted
- 2-4 Tbsp hot water (to cover dates)
- 1.5 c old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ c almond flour
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 c dried blueberries
- ½ c cashew butter
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mug, create a date paste by combining dates and hot water. After soaking for a few minutes, mash dates with a fork until mostly smooth and set aside.
- Add old-fashioned oats, almond flour, flaxseed, chia seeds, poppy seeds, blueberries, and lemon zest to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the cashew butter, lemon juice, and date paste and stir everything together until thoroughly combined.
- Portion out the “dough” using a cookie scooper or tablespoon and then roll between the palms of your hands to form a ball.
- Chill the balls on a plate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes and then transfer to a storage container and store in the fridge.
Notes
In Step 3, you want to form a “dough” that is quite dense and sticks together well, but isn’t overly sticky when you touch it. If your dough is too sticky, add another 1-2 tablespoons of oats or almond flour to thicken it up. If your dough is too dry or crumbly, add another 1-2 tablespoons of cashew butter or a small splash or water, lemon juice, or plant-based milk until it comes together.