Description
A bright, nutritious snack combining lemon zest and blueberries with protein-rich ingredients for a refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or gluten-free oats)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- A pinch of sea salt
- 3/4 cup nut butter (almond or cashew)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare a tray lined with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt.
- Add nut butter and honey (or maple syrup), mixing until crumbly.
- Add lemon zest and juice, stirring to combine.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into bites.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
For a decorative finish, roll some bites in crushed toasted coconut or finely chopped almonds. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake, protein bites, lemon, blueberry, healthy snack, easy recipe