Citrus Bliss Bites (Printable)

No-bake citrus treats bursting with orange and lemon, naturally sweetened and perfect for celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/3 cup honey (or agave syrup for vegan)
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
07 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Optional Coating

08 - 1/4 cup finely shredded coconut for rolling

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
02 - Add the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and a cohesive dough forms.
03 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into uniform 1-inch balls.
04 - Roll each ball in finely shredded coconut, if desired, pressing gently to ensure an even coating adheres to the surface.
05 - Arrange the coated bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
06 - Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before presenting at your gathering.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means you can make these in a tiny apartment kitchen without breaking a sweat.
  • The citrus combination makes them feel fancy, but they come together in under twenty minutes with pantry staples.
02 -
  • If the dough feels too wet to roll, refrigerate it for ten minutes before shaping and the coconut will absorb some of the moisture.
  • Lightly toasting the coconut before mixing deepens the flavor dramatically and takes only two minutes in a dry skillet.
03 -
  • Use a microplane for zesting, not a box grater, because the finer the zest the more evenly the citrus flavor distributes through every single bite.
  • Dampen your hands slightly before rolling to keep the dough from sticking to your palms and resulting in smoother, rounder balls.

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