Citrus Bliss Bites For Baby Showers (Printable Version)

Refreshing no-bake citrus bites with almond flour, coconut, honey, and fresh orange and lemon zest. Perfect for celebrations.

# What You 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:

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 fully incorporated and a cohesive dough forms.
03 - Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion the dough and roll into uniform 1-inch balls.
04 - Roll each ball in finely shredded coconut, 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 until firm.
06 - Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means you can make these in a tiny apartment kitchen or even at someone else's house without taking over their appliances.
  • The citrus flavor is bright and surprising, not heavy like so many shower desserts tend to be.
02 -
  • If your dough feels too wet to roll, sprinkle in extra almond flour a tablespoon at a time until it cooperates, because humidity can really change how this comes together.
  • Toasting the coconut before mixing adds a nutty depth that raw coconut simply does not have, and it only takes a few minutes in a dry pan.
03 -
  • Use a light hand when zesting because pressing too hard into the white pith will introduce bitterness that no amount of honey can fix.
  • Let the dough rest in the fridge for five minutes before rolling if it feels too sticky to handle, since cold firms up the coconut oil and honey beautifully.

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