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    Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Balls

    Published: Mar 18, 2020 Updated: Jul 14, 2020 By: Cassidy Stauffer May earn from affiliate links.

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    These Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Balls taste like a dense, rich, lemon poppy seed muffin - but way healthier and are paleo, gluten-free, and vegan.

    Keto lemon poppy seed bites in a white bowl with lemon slices.
    Keto lemon poppy seed balls in a white bowl with lemon slices.

    I LOVE no-bake poppable treats like these keto lemon poppy seed balls and my no-bake keto brownie bites!

    They're easy to make, filling, portable, and perfect for snacks in-between meals or for small desserts.

    They're lemony with the crunch of poppy seeds and super addictive and delicious. But be warned - they're not light and fluffy!

    Rather, they are nut butter-based which makes them thick, dense, and super filling.

    Plus, they're paleo, gluten-free, and vegan - YAY!

    Or if you're looking for more citrus desserts, I think you'll love my Keto Key Lime Pie, Keto Lemon Bars, Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, or Gluten-Free Palate's Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Bread!

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    • Ingredients
    • ๐Ÿ”ช Easy instructions
    • Storage
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ Top tips
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
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    The sweetener

    For the sweetener, any keto granulated sweetener will work.

    I prefer to use Monk Fruit or Allulose (or a blend of the two) because they have zero aftertastes.

    But erythritol-based sweeteners (such as Swerve and Lakanto) will work too!

    *Note-As a gift to my readers, I've teamed up with BESTI SWEETENERS to give you guys 10% off! Simply use the code "CRAVEABLE" at checkout.

    Ingredients

    Here are the easy ingredients to make the keto energy bites:

    • Almond or Cashew Butter - The base of the recipe, use the creamy variety with no added sugar.
    • Fresh Lemon Juice & Zest - Be sure to use fresh, the reconstituted stuff just isn't the same!
    • Pure Vanilla - If possible, use pure vanilla and not the imitation variety.
    • Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut - Adds flavor and texture.
    • Vanilla Keto Protein Powder or Collagen - Adds texture, sweetness, and flavor.
    • Keto Sweetener - I recommend allulose or a monk fruit/allulose blend because they have NO aftertastes and aren't gritty.
    • Ground Chia Seeds - Adds texture.
    • Poppy Seeds - Light crunch and flavor.
    • Coconut Flour - Added as needed to thicken.

    🔪 Easy instructions

    Ingredients in bowl of food processor.
    Ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.

    Step #1: In the bowl of a food processor, add all of the ingredients except the poppy seeds and coconut flour.

    Step #2: Process until well combined. Then, pulse in the poppy seeds.

    Step #3: Add coconut flour, one tablespoon at a time, if the mixture is not thick enough to stick together. Or add water, one tablespoon at a time, if the mixture is too crumbly.

    Step #4:Taste and add more lemon juice and/or sweetener as desired.

    Dough rolled into small bites on parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Dough rolled into small bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Step #5: Roll the batter into 24 small bites and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Rolling the bites in a coconut flour/sweetener mixture.
    Rolling the balls in a coconut flour/sweetener mixture.

    Step #6: Roll each keto energy bite in a sweetener/coconut flour mixture and place them back on the baking sheet.

    Step #7: Place in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes or freezer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until set.

    Storage

    Close up of keto lemon poppy seed bite with bite taken out.
    Close up of keto lemon poppy seed bite with a bite taken out.

    Store leftover bites in a resealable baggie in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    💭 Top tips

    • I used almond butter, but any mild nut butter will work.
    • Just so you're prepared, these aren't light and fluffy! But rather they are nut butter-based making them thick, dense, and filling. One or two should definitely be enough to get you through 'til your next meal.
    • Feel free to taste and adjust the lemon juice and sweetener to your personal preferences. 
    • I love to add vanilla protein powder or collagen for an added health boost but feel free to omit it! If you omit it, however, you may need to add additional coconut flakes or maybe even some almond flour so the bites aren't too wet and hold together. Be sure to taste the bites and add additional sweetener as needed if you leave out the protein powder.

    Have you tried this recipe? If you’ve tried these Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls or any other recipe on the blog please let me know in the comments below!

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

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    Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Balls

    These Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Balls taste like a dense, rich, lemon poppy seed muffin - but way healthier and are paleo, gluten-free, and vegan.
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    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 bites
    CALORIES :104kcal
    CARBS :7g
    FIBER :6g
    Author: Cassidy Stauffer

    Ingredients

    Filling:

    • 1 cup Almond or Cashew Butter
    • 2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice - more to taste
    • Zest from 1 Lemon
    • 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla
    • 1 cup Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut
    • 2 Tbsp. Vanilla Protein Powder or Collagen - optional
    • ⅓ cup Keto Sweetener - see notes below
    • 2 Tbsp. Ground Chia Seeds
    • 1 ½ Tbsp. Poppy Seeds

    Topping:

    • 1 Tbsp. Keto Sweetener - see notes below
    • 1 Tbsp. Coconut Flour
    • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
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    Instructions

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Place all of the filling ingredients into the bowl of a food processor except the poppy seeds. Pulse until completely combined. If the mixture is not thick enough to hold together, add coconut flour, one tablespoon at a time, as needed. If the mixture is too crumbly, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture comes together.
    • Taste and add more lemon juice and/or sweetener as needed. Then, pulse in the poppy seeds until combined.
    • Form mixture into 24 small balls with your hands and place on the lined baking sheet.
    • In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients.
    • Roll each ball in the topping mixture to very lightly coat.
    • Place back on the baking sheet and place in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes, or the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until set.
    • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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    Notes

    • Nutrition info uses unsweetened almond butter and collagen.
    • Just so you're prepared, these aren't light and fluffy! But rather they are nut butter-based making them thick, dense, and filling. One or two should definitely be enough to get you through 'til your next meal.
    • Feel free to taste and adjust the lemon juice and sweetener to your personal preferences. 
    • I love to add vanilla protein powder or collagen for an added health boost but feel free to omit it! However, if you omit it, you may need to add additional coconut flakes or maybe even some almond flour so the bites aren't too wet and hold together. Be sure to taste the bites and add additional sweetener as needed if you leave out the protein powder.
    • Pure allulose isn't quite as sweet as other sweeteners. So if this is the option you choose, you may need to add a bit more.
    • For the sweetener, any keto granulated sweetener will work. I prefer to use Monk Fruit or Allulose (or a blend of the two) because they have zero aftertastes. But erythritol-based sweeteners (such as Swerve and Lakanto) will work too!
    • As a gift to my readers, I've teamed up with BESTI SWEETENERS to give you guys 10% off! Simply use the code "CRAVEABLE" at checkout.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bite | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

    NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol

    Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.

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    adapted from PaleOMG's Lemon Poppyseed Energy Balls Recipe

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    1. Shelby @Fitasamamabear says

      February 13, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      Yum! Lemon makes everything so refreshing, we have a lemon blueberry ball recipe we love.

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      • Cassidy says

        February 14, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks Shelby! Ooohh, lemon blueberry sounds delicious I'll have to give it a try!!!

        -Cassidy

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    2. Kathy Hester says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:52 am

      5 stars
      I am loving this vegan energy bites! They look like donut/cake balls which I am addicted too!

      Reply
      • Cassidy says

        October 26, 2018 at 1:14 pm

        Thank you Kathy!!! I love them too, the only problem is that when I make them I tend to eat WAY too many - I just can't stop!!!

        -Cassidy

        Reply

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