Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites are refreshing, no-bake snacks packed with natural sweetness from dates, healthy fats from cashews, and a bright lemony zing with subtle crunch from poppy seeds—perfect for a guilt-free treat or quick energy boost.
Ingredients
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
3/4 cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Pinch of salt
Shredded coconut (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- In a food processor, pulse dates and cashews until finely chopped and combined.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Process until a sticky dough forms.
- Add poppy seeds and pulse a few times to combine, or fold in by hand.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Optional: roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- To make nut-free, use sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead of cashews.
- Boost nutrition with a scoop of protein powder or a bit of nut butter.
- Freeze after rolling to enjoy later—no need to thaw completely before eating.
- Roll in coconut after chilling for better coating if freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
