Vegan Lemon Blueberry Bites (Printer-friendly)

Zesty, nutrient-dense bites with oats, nuts, lemon, and blueberries, ideal for a quick snack or boost.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
03 - 1/2 cup raw almonds
04 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, approximately 10 to 12 dates

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest from approximately 1 large lemon
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened dried blueberries
09 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats, cashews, and almonds until finely ground to a meal-like consistency.
02 - Add the pitted dates, lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until the mixture begins to clump and holds together when pinched.
03 - Add the dried blueberries and pulse a few times until evenly incorporated, leaving some larger blueberry pieces intact for textural contrast.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into uniform balls between your palms.
05 - Transfer the energy bites to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture and firmness.
06 - Keep chilled energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like a dessert but keep you genuinely full because of all those nuts and dates.
  • You can make a whole batch on a lazy Sunday and snack all week without feeling guilty.
  • The lemon flavor is bright enough to wake you up, but subtle enough that they don't feel like eating a wedge of citrus.
02 -
  • If your mixture feels too dry after processing, add another tablespoon of lemon juice or a splash of water rather than more dates, because dates can actually make things drier if you're not careful.
  • Rolling these with barely damp hands works better than completely dry hands—it stops them from sticking to your palms without adding moisture to the actual bites.
03 -
  • Zest your lemon before you juice it—trying to zest a half-squeezed lemon is an exercise in frustration and tiny cuts.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can crush everything in a bowl with the back of a wooden spoon, though it takes longer and your arm will hurt.
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