Lemon Poppy Seed Cashew Bites (Printable Version)
Zesty, creamy no-bake bites with bright lemon flavor, crunchy poppy seeds, and rich cashews. Naturally sweetened and ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cashew Base
01 - 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2–4 hours and drained
02 - 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
03 - 1/3 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 5 large dates)
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Flavor & Texture
08 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Coating
10 - 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (for rolling)
# How To Make:
01 - Place soaked cashews, shredded coconut, pitted dates, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted coconut oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract in a food processor.
02 - Process mixture until fully combined and sticky dough forms, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
03 - Add poppy seeds and pulse 3-4 times until evenly distributed throughout dough.
04 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of mixture and roll between palms to form 12 uniform balls.
05 - Roll each ball in desiccated coconut if desired, pressing gently to adhere coating.
06 - Arrange balls on parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
07 - Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're the kind of treat that makes you feel clever for choosing something wholesome
- The lemon cuts through the richness so beautifully, you'll wonder how something this simple tastes so elegant
02 -
- The dough might feel too sticky at first, but resist adding more dry ingredients
- Room temperature bliss balls are divine, but they're a bit softer, so keep them chilled until you're ready to serve
03 -
- If your dates are dry and stiff, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before blending
- Always use a microplane for your lemon zest, avoiding the white pith which can make things bitter