Lemon & poppy seed protein balls

🟢 Difficulty: Easy
⏰ Time: 5–10 minutes

🌱 Dietary Notes

gluten free, dairy free, vegan,
paleo, ketogenic, grain free

🌟Overview

Zesty, protein-packed balls perfect for a quick snack or pre/post-workout bite.

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
• 1 1/3 cups almond meal
• 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder (or lemon-flavored if available)
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 4 tbsp pure lemon juice
• Zest of 1/2 to 1 lemon
• 1–2 tsp poppy seeds

Optional:

• 🥥 Shredded coconut for rolling
• 🍯 1–2 tbsp extra maple syrup if sweeter
• 🌰 Swap protein powder for more almond meal or coconut flour

👩‍🍳 Method

1. 🔥 Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan until liquid.
2. 🥣 Add all ingredients to a high-speed food processor.
3. 🍋 Taste and adjust: add more maple syrup for sweetness or more lemon juice/zest for tang. Blend again if needed.
4. 🟡 Scoop teaspoon-sized portions and shape into balls.
5. 🥥 Roll in shredded coconut if using.
6. ❄️ Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to firm up.