Lemon Raspberry Almond Butter Bites (Printable version)
Zesty lemon, raspberry, and almond butter combine for irresistible, nutritious bites—simple to prepare and enjoy.
# What you need:
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01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond butter, unsweetened
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
# Steps to follow:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough begins to form.
02 - Gently fold in freeze-dried raspberries, taking care not to crush them completely to maintain some texture.
03 - Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into compact balls between your palms.
04 - Arrange the bites in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
05 - Enjoy chilled or transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Quick no bake treat for busy days
- Sweet tangy and nutty flavor in every bite
- Gluten free and easily made vegan
- Bursting with real lemon zest and freeze dried raspberries
02 -
- Kid approved snack packed with healthy fats and vitamin C
- Naturally sweetened and dairy free
- Keeps for a week in the fridge or two months in the freezer
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- Zest the lemon right over your mixing bowl to catch all the fragrant oils for max flavor
- Always use a food processor for grinding oats to achieve the ideal texture
- If the dough seems dry add a teaspoon of almond butter or lemon juice at a time until it holds together
- Rinse your hands lightly before rolling for perfect smooth spheres with no sticking