Description
These Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites are bright, zesty, and refreshing—like sunshine in a snack! Packed with oats, protein powder, almond flour, poppy seeds, and fresh lemon juice, they’re naturally sweetened and nutrient-dense. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or low-calorie treats on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond flour, and poppy seeds.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Chill mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for 3 months.
Notes
- Always use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more almond flour; if too dry, add a splash of almond milk.
- Chilling the dough helps with rolling and enhances flavor.
- For variations, try adding shredded coconut, dried fruit, or swap lemon with lime or orange.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Healthy Sweets, Protein Recipes, No-Bake Treats
- Method: No-Bake, Mix & Roll
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites, Healthy Protein Snacks, No Bake Energy Balls, Low Calorie Snacks, Protein Balls, Gluten Free Snack