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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks + Sides, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian · February 21, 2021

Lemon Poppyseed Truffles | Easy + 4-ingredients

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Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Truffles

I ADORE these lemon truffles with every part of my soul. And that is because they are so easy, so quick and so incredibly lemony while also being juuust sweet enough to counteract any sour. Plus they are filled with ingredients that make me feel great, making them the perfect pick-me-up snack in the middle of the day.

Also am I the only person who likes like small-bite snacks? Something you can grab when you’re craving something a little sweet but don’t want to “commit” to anything? I might sound crazy, but this recipe is perfect for those instances too!

And when I say 4 ingredients, I MEAN 4 ingredients (well, except for salt, but who is counting that?) This gluten free and vegan recipe is one-and-done with only a few pantry staples, making it the simplest snack you might whip up in your kitchen this week.

Ingredients for the Lemon Poppyseed Truffle Recipe

Speaking of ingredients, here they are! The priciest thing here is the almond flour. But if it’s winter citrus season, a lemon goes for about 19 cents, so there is NO excuse not to treat yourself to these truffles. I’m a carb queen but I am ALSO a budget queen.

And poppyseed should be relatively easy to find, I know a few grocery stores have it in the spice section or baking section. But if you can’t find it, no sweat, I’ve found replacing it with lemon zest works just as well, although you do get a slightly different look and flavor of course!

Lemon Poppyseed Truffles Recipe

And this is where I usually fill the article with tips and tricks on the method of the recipe, but for this one it’s just so insanely quick that I don’t know if I have any! Well…let me think about the specifics. Ok here’s a few:

  • If you don’t have a scale to weigh the almond flour, just densely pack it in the measuring cup. This recipe uses a densely packed cup, so it should be the same.
  • If your dough is a bit too wet, feel free to add almond flour to help firm it up, and if it’s a bit too dry, add a squeeze of lemon juice first, then begin to alternate between maple syrup and lemon juice if you need more!
  • When mixing, it will look like the dough doesn’t want to come together, but be patient and it will! Almond flour is a miracle ingredient that absorbs moisture, so it will soak up the small amount of liquid and give you the perfect truffle texture.
GF Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Truffles

And still on the fence? Let me just vouch for this by saying that almond flour is the BEST ingredient ever. It keeps you so full, is jam packed with healthy fats and fiber, and is just overall the best snack. You can see how else I use it in another recipe here. Safe to say I am slightly obsessed.

Watch the recipe video here:

https://youtu.be/HOR5yl9wK4I
Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Truffles

Lemon Poppyseed Truffles

These lemon poppy truffles take minutes and are so soft and decadent and delicious that you won't know what hit you. Plus they are made with almond flour which is the perfect grain free pick-me-up that will keep you full for hours, while also giving you a sweet treat that you will feel great eating. Perfect for lemon lovers and citrus lovers everywhere!
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Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, lemon, snacks, sweet, truffles, vegan
Servings: 12 truffles

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour, packed around 150g
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 tbsp poppyseeds
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients together and mix well.
  • Scoop into 1 tbsp sized balls and roll until smooth. This should make about 12 truffles.
  • You can serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Posted In: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks + Sides, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. Melissa Esperat says

    March 10, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    is it possible to sub for oat flour?

    • Justine says

      March 10, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      I don’t find oat flour has as nice a texture, it get’s too dry and chewy unfortunately

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