Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls Recipe

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls
Prep time: 9 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 90 g gluten-free rolled oats (1 cup); 128 g almond butter (1/2 cup); 80 ml pure maple syrup (1/3 cup); 6 g lemon zest (1 tbsp); 30 ml fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp); 9 g poppy seeds (1 tbsp); 1.5 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 60 g vanilla protein powder (1/2 cup); 5 ml vanilla extract (1 tsp); 30 ml water (2 tbsp)

Prep: 9min6 servingsEasy285 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls packed with 14g of protein per serving and just 168 calories. This easy recipe is ready in 9 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup nut butter
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, coconut, seeds)
1 scoop protein powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 285 kcal

Protein: 14.8g

Fat: 13.7g

Carbs: 28g

Fiber: 4.3g

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