Bright and zesty no-bake energy bites made with oats, nut butter, lemon zest, and poppy seeds. Perfect for clean snacking or post-workout fuel.
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup almond flour or coconut flour
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
In a bowl, combine oats, flour, chia seeds, poppy seeds, salt, and protein powder (if using).
Add almond butter, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla.
Mix until a dough forms. Adjust texture with more lemon juice or oats if needed.
Roll into 12–14 balls and chill for 30 minutes.
Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
Use seed butter for a nut-free version. Add white chocolate chips for a dessert-style variation.