Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates ((measured after pits removed)); 1 cup raw walnuts ((or cashews, we mixed both)); 0.75 cup almond flour ((or sub almond meal, but the donut flavor is more pronounced with flour)); 0.33 cup coconut flour ((or sub more almond flour)); 1 tbsp lemon zest; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 2.5 tbsp poppy seeds ((or chia seeds)); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp coconut oil (melted (see notes for oil-free version)); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp maple syrup ((or other sweetener of choice))

Instructions

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1

Line a [baking sheet] with [parchment paper]. To a [food processor], add pitted dates (1 cup) and blend until small bits remain or a ball forms. Scoop out and set aside.
2

To the (now empty) [food processor], add raw walnuts (1 cup), almond flour (0.75 cup), and coconut flour (0.33 cup). Blend until a fine meal is achieved (about 20-30 seconds).
3

Add the [pitted dates] back in along with lemon zest (1 tbsp), lemon juice (4 tbsp), poppy seeds (2.5 tbsp), and vanilla extract (2 tsp). Blend until a tacky dough forms. If too dry, add a little more [lemon juice]. If too wet or sticky, add more [coconut flour] as needed.
4

Scoop out tbsp (1.5) amounts of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on your [parchment-lined baking sheet]. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for minutes (10).
5

In the meantime, prepare glaze by adding coconut oil (4 tbsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp), lemon zest (1 tsp), and maple syrup (1 tbsp) to a [mixing bowl] and whisking thoroughly to combine (a little separation is natural - just stir again before glazing).
6

Remove donut holes from the freezer, and one at a time, dip donut holes into the glaze. Lift up with a [fork] or [slotted spoon] and tap off any excess glaze. Place back on the [parchment paper] to harden. Repeat until all donut holes are glazed. Then carefully transfer back to the freezer to set.
7

Freeze for minutes (10). Then remove from freezer and dip again. You can repeat this process as many times as you can before the glaze runs out (I was able to dip all of my donut holes twice and rolled a few of them in a third time - though I found two times to be sufficient).
8

Pop back in the freezer to chill again until set - about minutes (10). Enjoy! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator (up to 1 week) or the freezer (up to 1 month). They can be stored at room temperature, but if too warm, the glaze can melt.