Amalfi Lemon Poppy Seed Balls
15 minutes + chill time • Servings: 12–14 balls
💪 Protein Content (Total for the batch)
Vava Vanilla mix (1 cup) = 12g
Almond butter (2 tbsp) = 8g
Chia seeds (1 tbsp) = 2g
Dates + seeds = ~1g
✅ Total Protein: ~23g
What you need
- 1 cup Dilettoso Vava Vanilla mix
- 5 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for texture + fiber)
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How to do it
- SOAK dates in warm water for 5–10 minutes if needed, then DRAIN.
- COMBINE Vava Vanilla mix, dates, almond butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and chia seeds in a food processor.
- PROCESS until a sticky dough forms.
- ROLL into 1-inch balls.
- CHILL for 30 minutes in the fridge to firm up.
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Did you know?
Amalfi’s lemons are so iconic, they have IGP status (like Champagne!). They're larger, more aromatic, and traditionally used in limoncello and pastries.
