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    Healthy Matcha Balls

    Published: Oct 28, 2022 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Graphic of a plate of matcha balls with desiccated coconut and matcha powder beside with text at the bottom.
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    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! 

    A plate of matcha balls with dish of desiccated coconut and matcha powder beside with cup of coffee and teaspoon of matcha in the background.

    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! 

    Jump to:
    • 💚Why you will love this recipe 
    • 🍵What you will need 
    • 📃Ingredients notes and substitutions 
    • 🔪How to make 
    • ✔Helpful tips 
    • ❄Storing suggestions 
    • ❔Commonly asked questions
    • 🍨More healthy vegan desserts
    • 📖 Recipe

    💚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 needed like oats, maple syrup, desiccated coconut, protein powder, matcha, and other ingredients.

    📃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.

    Grounded oats and desiccated coconut in a food processor with matcha and protein powder beside.
    Mixture of matcha balls in a food processor with 2 empty ramekins beside.

    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. 

    Rolling a matcha ball in some desiccated coconut with plate of matcha balls beside.

    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. 

    A plate of matcha balls with a bite taken out from one of them with cup of coffee in the background.

    ❔Commonly asked questions

    Does matcha contain caffeine?

    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.

    Where is matcha powder located in the grocery?

    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.

    🍨More healthy vegan desserts

    • Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
    • Healthy Oatmeal Brownies
    • Healthy Protein Cinnamon Rolls
    • Moist Zucchini Apple Carrot Muffins

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    📖 Recipe

    A plate of matcha balls with dish of dessicated coconut and matcha beside.

    Healthy Matcha Balls

    Meesha
    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!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 balls
    Calories 80 kcal

    Equipment

    • food processor
    • cookie dough scoop

    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
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    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

    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 - Matcha balls will last in the fridge for up to a week. 
    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

    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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