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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

  1. SOAK dates in warm water for 5–10 minutes if needed, then DRAIN.
  2. COMBINE Vava Vanilla mix, dates, almond butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and chia seeds in a food processor.
  3. PROCESS until a sticky dough forms.
  4. ROLL into 1-inch balls.
  5. 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.

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