These matcha balls are the perfect snack to have around! They are chewy and sweet yet super easy to throw together. All you need are 7 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this recipe!
Always have these matcha balls on hand, so I will have something wholesome to grab whenever that mid-afternoon slump hits! They taste incredibly delicious and decadent yet are secretly healthy. Plus, I get a slight boost of energy, thanks to the caffeine in the matcha!
💚Why you will love this recipe
- Chewy, decadent, and perfectly sweetened
- A great healthy snack to tie you over till the next meal
- Store well and are freezable - making them perfect for meal prep!
- Simple and easy to put together
🍵What you will need
📃Ingredients notes and substitutions
- Matcha
- A finely ground powder made from green tea that is specially grown and processed. I highly recommend checking out this ‘what is matcha’ post to learn more about it.
- You can find it in most well-stocked groceries or health food stores. I usually get my matcha online.
- Protein powder - An optional ingredient. I recommend using unflavored or vanilla-flavored plant-based protein powder.
- Maple syrup - Can be substituted with other liquid sweeteners like agave syrup or honey. To make this lower in calories, feel free to use sugar-free syrup.
- Almond butter - Other nut butter, like almond butter or peanut butter, can be used in place. For a nut-free version, opt for sunflower seed butter or tahini.
🔪How to make
Place oats along with desiccated coconut in a food processor. Process until a flour-like consistency form.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and pulse until everything is well mixed.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture using a cookie dough scoop or a measuring spoon, and roll it into a ball. Optionally, roll your protein ball in more desiccated coconut.
Let your matcha balls set in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
✔Helpful tips
- It is recommended that you use a food processor instead of a blender to make this recipe.
- Good-quality matcha does make a difference! I highly recommend using ceremonial grade matcha.
- Scrape down the sides in-between blending to ensure that all ingredients are well-mixed.
- If your dough appears to be dry and crumbly after blending, add some milk, a teaspoon at a time, until everything holds together.
❄Storing suggestions
Fridge - Matcha balls will last in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezer - These energy balls are freezable too and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let them thaw and soften slightly at room temperature before enjoying.
❔Commonly asked questions
Matcha does contain some caffeine - in fact, its caffeine content is much higher than regular green tea. If you are looking for a caffeine-free alternative, try and substitute matcha with moringa powder.
As matcha is a kind of tea, it is usually located in the tea and coffee aisle. However, in some grocery chains, they might be placed in the international food aisle.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Matcha Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats use gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut unsweetened
- ¼ cup cashew butter or other nut/seed butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup or other liquid sweeteners
- 2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder or vanilla (optional)
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place oats and desiccated coconut into food processor and blend until a flour-like consistency form.
- Now, add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until everything is well mixed.
- Using a cookie dough scoop or a measuring spoon, scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a ball. Optionally, you can roll it in more desiccated coconut.
- Let your matcha balls set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- It is recommended that you use a food processor instead of a blender to make this recipe.
- Good-quality matcha does make a difference! I highly recommend using ceremonial grade matcha.
- Scrape down the sides in-between blending to ensure that all ingredients are well-mixed.
- If your dough appears to be dry and crumbly after blending, add some milk, a teaspoon at a time, until everything holds together.
Nutrition
Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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