Citrus Bliss Bites Baby Showers (Printable)
No-bake bites with almond flour, coconut, honey, and fresh citrus. Naturally sweetened and ready in 20 minutes.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and shredded coconut until evenly blended.
02 - Add the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into uniform 1-inch balls.
04 - Roll each ball in the finely shredded coconut, coating evenly on all sides if desired.
05 - Arrange the coated bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes until firm.
06 - Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving at your gathering.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under 20 minutes with zero baking required, which means you can make them the morning of any event without breaking a sweat.
- The citrus combination of orange and lemon makes them feel lighter and more refreshing than typical party desserts.
02 -
- If the dough feels too wet to roll, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before shaping and it will firm up considerably.
- Toasting the coconut lightly before mixing adds a nutty depth that transforms the flavor without any extra effort.
03 -
- Wet your palms slightly between every few rolls to keep the dough from sticking and tearing.
- Let the zests sit in the honey for five minutes before mixing to infuse the sweetness with even more citrus character.