No-Bake Lemon Poppyseed Protein Balls Recipe
These No-Bake Lemon Poppyseed Protein Balls are a refreshing, convenient, and nutritious snack packed with vanilla bean protein, zesty lemon flavor, and crunchy poppy seeds. Easy to prepare without any cooking required, they’re perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 28 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 scoops vanilla bean protein powder (Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard recommended)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp lemon zest (finely zested from a fresh lemon)
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tbsp sweetener (Lakanto Monk Fruit preferred)
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tbsp water
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, rolled oats, poppy seeds, sweetener, and lemon zest. Stir these ingredients thoroughly until evenly mixed to ensure that every bite has a balanced flavor and texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the fresh lemon juice and water into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a cohesive dough that is moist enough to hold together but not overly sticky.
- Shape the Mixture into Spheres: Use your hands to form the mixture into 28 small, evenly sized spheres. If the mixture sticks to your hands, lightly wet them with a bit of water to make shaping easier and prevent sticking.
- Store the Lemon Poppy Seed Bites: Arrange the protein balls in a Tupperware container with enough space so they don’t stick together. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate to allow them to set. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy a delicious, healthy snack.
Notes
- The sweetener can be adjusted based on your taste preferences or substituted with other low-calorie sweeteners.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the balls for at least an hour before serving.
- These protein balls can be stored refrigerated for up to one week.
- To make them vegan, choose a plant-based protein powder.
- If you prefer, roll the balls in extra poppy seeds or lemon zest for added texture and decoration.
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