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    Home » Recipes » Energy Bites

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Last modified: Apr 12, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    4.5 from 8 votes
    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    An easy bite-sized, naturally sweetened snack packed with coconut and lemon flavors and dotted with poppy seeds. No bake, raw, gluten free, dairy free, paleo and vegan! Try my apple pie and chocolate pecan pie energy bites next.

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    We’re down to a little over a month before our wedding, and I’m finally starting to acknowledge that maybe I should put down the doughnuts and do a little more running. I still refuse to do any crazy crash dieting or absurdly long and frequent workouts, but I am at least trying to eat more veggies than cake.

    … trying.

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    In addition to that, I’ve put away the peppermint and started packing up the Christmas decorations. I usually go straight for comfort food this time of year, but to avoid having to be rolled down the aisle with frosting stuck to the side of my face, I’m busting out some of my favorite healthy snacks and flavors.

    In today’s edition: Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites.

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    I fricking love these little guys. They have a tart and refreshing lemon flavor, complemented nicely by the shredded coconut – inside and out.

    If you’re not as big a fan of coconut as I am, just leave out the step of rolling them in more shredded coconut. You could even roll them in lemon zest or poppy seeds instead if you wanted to. It will be much more subtle and the lemon flavor with be the star.

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    But if you ARE a fan of coconut… these are the bomb.

    Do people still say that? Doesn’t matter, I do. I make no apologies for who I am.

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    These little mofos are the perfect grab and go snack, much like my apple pie bites and pecan pie bites. I think of those more as fall-ish snacks, and these guys carry over nicely from winter to spring. They’re moist, but not heavy or oily. 

    This recipe makes a batch of ~18, so if you want to be able to grab a handful each day of the week on the way out the door for work, you’re all set. Want more? Just double the recipe. Easy peasy. 

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites
    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    I work from home now, but I still need to take breaks to head downstairs and get away from the computer and grab a little something to eat.

    When I do, I try to avoid grabbing chips or something overly salty or sweet – these meet my needs and I don’t have any secret snacking guilt!

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

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    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

    4.5 from 8 votes
    An easy bite-sized, naturally sweetened snack packed with coconut and lemon flavors and dotted with poppy seeds. No bake, raw, gluten free, dairy free, paleo and vegan!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 16 to 18 balls

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • Cookie scoops
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup raw cashews
    • 1 ¼ cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
    • ½ cup pitted dates, packed (about 6 dates)
    • zest of one lemon
    • juice of 1 ½ lemons, or more, to taste
    • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

    Instructions
     

    • Combine 1 cup shredded coconut and all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined and sticky. Start with the juice of 1 ½ lemons, then add more if desired.
    • Use a small cookie scoop (2 teapoon-sized) to portion out dough. Roll each ball between the palms of your hands into smooth balls, then (if desired) roll in the remaining ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes.
      Note: Because of the turmeric, your hands are going to get temporarily stained yellow. Just wash them thoroughly when you're done and you'll be fine!
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Optional, but encouraged: I like to pulse ¼ cup shredded coconut in the food processor before I start the rest of the recipe (and then set them aside in a small bowl until the end) so that the pieces are a bit smaller, as I find it will adhere to the dough better this way.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sara

      January 14, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      Oh my. These look good and they are good for you!? Count me in for one, or maybe two of these!

      Reply
    2. Jagruti Dhanecha

      January 14, 2019 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      This coconut lemon poppy bite looks incredibly tasty and irresistible, such an easy, clean and awesome recipe! A guiltfree treat for any day.

      Reply
    3. Andrea The petite cook

      January 14, 2019 at 3:03 am

      I love the sound of these energy bites! Coconut and lemon are such a lovely combo, can’t wait to make them!

      Reply
    4. Veronika's Kitchen

      January 13, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      Energy bites are the best! They are sweet, healthy, and nutritious!) Saving your recipe to make a big batch next weekend!)

      Reply
    5. Amanda Mason

      January 13, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      Such a clean recipe! I’m loving these ingredients! What a great snack! I bet these would be amazing before my workout for some quick energy! I’m definately trying these!

      Reply
    6. Mackenzie

      January 13, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      Where have these been my whole life? Lemon poppyseed is already one of my favorite combo, but the coconut thrown in makes it even more amazing!

      Reply
    7. Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen

      January 12, 2019 at 11:50 am

      These remind me that I need to get back into making energy bites. They are such a good afternoon snack!

      Reply
    8. Analida Braeger

      January 12, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Yummy. Energy bites are my favorite treat. A nice pick me up after a workout or to have with tea. Plus, coconut! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    9. Kiki Johnson

      January 11, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      These look amazeballs! I am generally a fan of all things lemon and poppy seeds but add coconut and turmeric to the mix and you definitely won me over! These look sooo good and by looking at the ingredients, I won’t even have to feel too guilty about eating more than one!

      Reply
    10. Gloria

      January 08, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      We are on the “healthy eating” kick for sure. These would be great for my afternoon energy boost. Or right after I get off the treadmill. I love LEMON everything, so I know for sure I would love these too.

      Reply
    11. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

      January 08, 2019 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      Lemon and poppyseed is such a great flavor combo! I often find my way to the biscuit barrel, so these will be perfect to head to instead this new year!

      Reply
    12. Elaine Benoit

      January 07, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I must say that energy bites are my new favorite thing! I LOVE the taste of lemon and poppy seed and these bites look so delicious!

      Reply
    13. Sherri

      January 07, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love the flavor combination in these energy bites! I am a huge fan of all things lemon! Love that these are naturally sweetened too! Good luck with your wedding! :)

      Reply
    14. Julie

      January 07, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      This sound delicious, I love anything lemon AND coconut! However I am allergic to cashews. Any other nut you could suggest that would work for these and wouldn’t overpower the other flavors (besides peanuts which I am not allergic to, but I don’t like)?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Leslie Haasch

        January 07, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        Oh no! Well, you could try macadamia nuts, but since I haven’t tried it to myself, I’m not sure if it would work well or not.

        Reply

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