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These healthy lemon poppy seed energy bites are SO easy to make! They have 17g+ of protein & taste just like muffins! This recipe for healthy no bake protein balls is made with oats, no sugar, and naturally gluten free & vegan. A great low calorie snack — or even breakfast!

Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

© Amy's Healthy Baking
Yields: 28 bites
These energy bites taste like classic lemon poppy seed muffins, but they’re much faster and easier to make! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
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Ingredients 

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combined the protein powder, oats, poppy seeds, Truvia, and lemon zest. Add in the lemon juice and water, stirring until fully incorporated. Shape the mixture into 28 small spheres, and place into a Tupperware container. Seal and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Notes

IMPORTANT PROTEIN POWDER NOTES – READ BEFORE BEGINNING: This recipe was specifically designed for PlantFusion vanilla bean protein powder. I buy it here. Many protein powders behave differently, especially when it comes to absorbing moisture. If you substitute a different plant-based protein powder, you may need to add more protein powder if the dough is too wet -OR- more water if the dough is too dry.
 
Do NOT substitute whey-based protein powder. The mixture will be too sticky to roll into balls and won't set properly.
 
For more tips, questions, and answers (including substitutions!), see my Protein Powder Recipes: Tips & FAQ Page.
 
OAT ALTERNATIVES: Instant oats (gluten-free, if necessary) may be substituted for the old-fashioned rolled oats. Instant oats are also called "quick-cooking" or "one-minute" oats. Do not substitute steel-cut oats.
 
POPPY SEED NOTE: If you're not a fan, you can easily omit the poppy seeds. No modifications necessary!
 
TRUVIA NOTES + ALTERNATIVES: I use this Truvia. It's a granular zero-calorie sweetener. You can easily adjust the amount to suit your tastes!
 
Any granulated sweetener may be used instead of Truvia.
 
If using liquid sweetener, add it along with the lemon juice and water instead. You may need to decrease the water by a similar amount. (For example, substitute 1 tablespoon of honey for the Truvia, and decrease the water to 5 tablespoons.)
 
LEMON NOTES: For the best results, use lemons that are pure yellow with no green spots. (If you can find Meyer lemons, rather than regular lemons, I highly recommend them!) For a more prominent lemon taste, add the zest from the second lemon as well.
 
Measure the lemon juice using tablespoons or mL — not by "two medium" lemons. Not all medium lemons are the exact same size!
 
EGG-FREE, DAIRY-FREE + VEGAN OPTION: No modifications necessary!
 
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: Use certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats or certified gluten-free instant oats.
 
HOW TO STORE: Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to 6 days.
 
{gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, clean eating, low fat, low calorie, low carb, high protein}
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