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Soft-Baked Lemon Date Candy Bites with Citrus Zest

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Indulge in these delightful Soft-Baked Lemon Date Candy Bites with Citrus Zest! Crafted for a melt-in-your-mouth experience, these bites balance the sweetness of dates with a refreshing lemon flavor, making them an excellent everyday treat. The soft-baked texture hints at a pillow-like softness, while the zesty finish brightens up every bite. Feel free to experiment by adding nuts or using other citrus fruits to suit your taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Confectionery/Candy
Cuisine: General Confectionery
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 100 g rolled oats
  • 70 g almond flour
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 60 ml fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • Finely chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) optional
  • Extra lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Baking tray lined with parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the medjool dates, rolled oats, almond flour, honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Process until a smooth mixture forms.
  3. If you're adding nuts, mix them in by hand until evenly distributed.
  4. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls or shape them as flat bites. Place them on the prepared baking tray.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until they are slightly golden and firm to the touch.
  6. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. Serve topped with additional lemon zest if desired, or store for later enjoyment!

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

These Soft-Baked Lemon Date Candy Bites are wonderfully versatile! Feel free to switch up the citrus by trying orange or lime juice and zest for a different flavor profile.
For those with nut allergies, you can substitute almond flour with oat flour or coconut flour.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week—or refrigerate for an extended shelf life.
Enjoy sharing these delightful bites with family and friends!

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