A simple bite-sized, naturally sweetened snack flavored with coconut and lemon and studded with poppy seeds. Raw, no-bake, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and vegan! Next, try my apple pie energy bits and chocolate pecan pie energy bites.
We’re less than a month away from our wedding, and I’m finally beginning to realize that maybe I should lay off the doughnuts and do a little more jogging. I’m still not into insane crash diets or really lengthy and frequent exercises, but I’m trying to eat more vegetables than cake.
trying.
In addition, I’ve put the peppermint away and begun packing up the Christmas decorations. This time of year, I normally go straight for comfort food, but to prevent being rolled down the aisle with icing attached to the side of my face, I’m breaking out some of my favorite nutritious snacks and tastes.
Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites are featured in today’s issue.
I adore these little creatures. They have a tangy and refreshing lemon taste that is perfectly matched by the crushed coconut on the interior and outside.
If you’re not a lover of coconut as much as I am, then skip the step of rolling them in extra shredded coconut. If you want, you may roll them in lemon zest or poppy seeds instead. It will be considerably more delicate, with the lemon taste taking center stage.
But if you like coconut, they are the bomb.
Is it still something people say? It doesn’t matter; I do. I make no excuses for who I am.
These tiny mofos, like my apple pie bits and pecan pie bites, are the ideal grab-and-go snack. I think of them as more fall-ish treats, but they work well from winter through spring.They’re juicy yet not greasy.
This recipe creates a batch of 18, so if you want to grab a handful on your way out the door for work every day of the week, you’re set. Do you want more? Simply twice the recipe. Simple as that.
I now work from home, but I still need to go downstairs to get away from the computer and get something to eat.
When I do, I try to avoid reaching for chips or anything extremely salty or sweet; they satisfy my cravings and I don’t feel guilty about it!
Contents
- Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites
- FAQs
- Are energy bites good for you?
- Should I soak poppy seeds overnight?
- How many energy balls can you eat a day?
- Can you eat too many protein balls?
- Can you get sleepy from poppy seeds?
- What happens if you don’t soak poppy seeds?
- Is it legal to order unwashed poppy seeds?
- How long do energy balls last in the fridge?
- Are energy balls high in sugar?
- What is the nutritional value of energy bites?
Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites
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Description
Equipment
- Food processor
- Cookie scoops
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cupsunsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1cupraw cashews
- cuppitted dates, packed (about 6 dates)
- zest of one lemon
- juice of 1 1/2 lemons, or more, to taste
- teaspoonpoppy seeds
- teaspoonground turmeric
Instructions
- 4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoon poppy seeds, 12 lemons, 12 cup pitted dates, zest of one lemon, juice of one 14 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 12 lemons, and more if needed.
1 cup raw cashews, 1 cup toasted cashews
In a food processor, mix 1 cup shredded coconut and other ingredients and pulse until thoroughly incorporated and sticky. Begin with a 1 1 juice. - 4 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
4 cup crushed coconut flakes.Please keep in mind that the turmeric may briefly turn your hands yellow. Just carefully wash them after you’re through, and you’ll be fine!
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To divide out the dough, use a tiny cookie scoop (2 teapoon-sized). Roll each ball between your palms into smooth balls, then (if wanted) roll in the remaining 1 ball. - Refrigerate in an airtight jar and serve!