Citrus Bliss Bites For Baby Showers (Printable Version)

No-bake citrus treats with almond flour and honey. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and ready in 20 minutes for baby showers.

# 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 blended.
02 - Add the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed 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 the finely shredded coconut, applying gentle pressure 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 until firm.
06 - Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving at your gathering.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you can make these the night before without stress.
  • The citrus combination makes them feel fancy, but they come together with pantry staples in under twenty minutes.
02 -
  • If the dough feels too wet to roll, add another tablespoon of almond flour and let it rest in the fridge for five minutes before trying again.
  • Do not skip the chilling step because the bites will be soft and crumbly at room temperature right after rolling.
03 -
  • Use a microplane for zesting because finer zest distributes flavor evenly and avoids bitter chunks of pith in the final bite.
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking and keep the surface of each ball smooth.

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