Lemon Cloud Bites (Low-Carb & Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
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2 cups Super-fine almond flour
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1/2 cup Powdered monk fruit or erythritol (plus extra for rolling)
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1 large Egg (room temperature)
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2 tbsp Butter or coconut oil, melted
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2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
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Zest of 2 lemons
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1/2 tsp Baking powder
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1/4 tsp Salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preparation
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the bites don’t stick.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Make sure to break up any lumps in the almond flour.
3. Add the Wet Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter/oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. It should be slightly tacky but manageable.
4. Roll the Bites
Scoop about one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a small ball (about 1 inch in diameter).
Optional: Roll the balls in a small bowl of extra powdered sweetener for that classic “snowball” look.
5. Bake
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes. You want the bottoms to be very lightly golden, but the tops should remain pale.
6. Cool
Let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes. Almond flour treats are very fragile when warm but firm up perfectly as they cool.
Quick Tip
For an even stronger lemon flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of lemon extract to the wet ingredients. Store these in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them “snappy” and fresh!