Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, poppy seeds, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- If the mixture is too sticky, wet your hands slightly to make rolling easier.
- Place the energy bites on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, transfer the energy bites to an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Enjoy as a quick snack or energy boost throughout the day.
Notes
- These bites are great for meal prep.
- Customize with your favorite nut butter.
- Try adding chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg