Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Bites

These yummy little protein bites are the most delightful treat! Packed with protein and bursting with citrus flavor, you will get a protein kick and a nice boost of energy.

Unlike many other lemon truffle recipes, this one calls for no heavy cream, refined sugar, heavily sweetened condensed milk, lemon cake mix, or biscuit crumbs.

I think I’m becoming obsessed with all things lemon lately. Lemon bars, lemon fudge, lemon cheesecake, lemon smoothies, lemon protein – give me it all as long as they are healthy and good for me!

These protein bites are made with delicious, fresh and healthy ingredients that you may already have on hand: almond flour, oats, honey, poppy seeds, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest along with protein or collagen powder.

You can sure satisfy your lemon cravings with this high protein treat. These lemon poppy seeds bites have 6g of protein each. With the flavor and texture of classic lemon cheesecake, these melt-in-your-mouth, small but mighty bites are an absolute delight to all who try them.

They are so satisfying thanks to all the plant-based goodness, and have satiating healthy fats and just the right amount of natural sweetness. They taste like a bakery muffin, but are so good for you.

Sweet treats keep things fun, and there's nothing like honing in on a particular flavor profile to make homemade goods extra special. These bad boys are sweet and creamy with a bright lemon flavor, perfect for citrus lovers.

Protein balls are the perfect treat any time of day!

Mid-morning snack

Mid afternoon snack

Post dinner dessert

Late night sweet treat

On the go

Pre-workout snack

Post-workout snack

They are so easy to make that you can serve them whenever you want a sweet treat. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or dish out a platter at your next dinner party, these lemon poppy seed bites will be a hit.

And you can freeze extras for up to a month. But they taste so good, there is no way these lemon protein bites will last that long!

 

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut and lemon bliss balls, lemon poppy seed protein bites, lemon protein bites, lemon protein snack balls

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen powder (vanilla or unflavored)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1-2 lemons, juice and zest, depending on how lemon-y you prefer

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, rolled oats, protein powder, honey  poppy seeds, lemon juice and zest and mix until well combined.

  If the mixture is too dry, add a little water, one teaspoon at a time, until it holds together.

  Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

  Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in freezer for up to 3 months.

   

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