What gives these Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites their unique texture?

The combination of coconut flour and cashew butter creates a soft, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, enhanced by the addition of water to achieve the perfect dough.

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of freeze-dried for the coating?

No, fresh strawberries contain too much moisture and will not create the dry powder needed for coating these bites; freeze-dried strawberries are essential for this recipe.

Do I need a food processor to make these meltaway bites?

While a food processor can be used to pulse the ingredients, you can easily combine everything in a mixing bowl and stir by hand until a soft dough forms.

How should I store these Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites?

Store the bites in a sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and texture.

Can I substitute another nut butter for cashew butter in this recipe?

While cashew butter provides a neutral flavor and creamy texture, you could try almond butter, though it may alter the taste and consistency slightly.

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#5under5: Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites
[Vegan, Gluten-Free, No-Bake]

Name: #5under5: Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free, No-Bake]
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 35, 4 bites per serving
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut flour - $1.40; 3/4 cup cashew butter (we used roasted and salted) - $2.50; 3 tablespoons agave nectar - $0.30; 1 whole lemon, juice and zest - $0.29; 1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed into powder - $0.50; Total cost per serving: $4.99; Recipe adapted from Karielyn Tillman

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Small, round Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites, coated in vibrant pink freeze-dried strawberry powder, arranged on a plate.

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#5under5: Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, No-Bake]

Makes 35, 4 bites per serving

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Ingredients You Need for #5under5: Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free, No-Bake]

1 cup coconut flour - $1.40
3/4 cup cashew butter (we used roasted and salted) - $2.50
3 tablespoons agave nectar - $0.30
1 whole lemon, juice and zest - $0.29
1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed into powder - $0.50

Total cost per serving: $4.99 Recipe adapted from Karielyn Tillman

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How to Prepare #5under5: Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free, No-Bake]

In a mixing bowl, add the coconut flour, cashew butter, agave, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and stir to combine. (Alternatively, you can pulse everything together in a food processor.) The mixture will be a little dry, so you should thin it out with a few tablespoons of water until the dough forms a nice, soft ball and there is no dry flour at the bottom of the bowl.
Form the dough into half tablespoon-sized "bites" and roll in the strawberry powder to coat.
You can eat the bites right away, or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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Notes

We used roasted and salted cashew butter so this isn't technically a raw recipe, but if you want to make the bites completely raw you can use raw coconut flour, raw cashew butter, raw agave nectar or maple syrup, and add a pinch of Himalayan crystal salt. Here are some variations you can try! Coconut-Lime: sub the lemon for lime and roll the bites in unsweetened shredded coconut Orange-Chocolate: sub the lemon for orange and roll the bites in cacao powder (or melted chocolate!) Maple-Cinnamon: sub the agave nectar for maple syrup, omit the lemon, and roll the bites in cinnamon Chocolate-Strawberry: omit the lemon, add a tablespoon or two of cacao powder to the dough, and roll in the strawberry dust Pina Colada: sub the lemon for pineapple juice and roll in unsweetened shredded coconut The cost of the serving size above is based on the NYC Metro Area product pricing below: Coconut flour, $3.00 Roasted and salted cashew butter, $8.00 Organic Agave Nectar, $3.30 Lemon, $0.29 Freeze-dried strawberries, $3.50

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