Lemon Poppy Seed Bites

By á-47386

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus additional for rolling the balls
• 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup medjool dates, (about 10-12) pitted and roughly chopped
• 1-2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (start with less and add more if necessary)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Pinch of fine sea salt

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from dishingupthedirt.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor blend the walnuts, sunflower seeds and coconut to a coarse meal. Add dates, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, pinch of salt and poppy seeds. Process until the mixture forms a rough dough that can easily hold together when pinched between your fingers. Taste test and add more lemon juice if necessary. Roll into small (1 to 1 1/2-inch) balls. Roll balls into additional coconut flakes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.