Healthy Matcha Balls

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

5 from 2 votes

These matcha balls are the perfect snack to have around! They are delicious, sweet, and packed with nutrients. Simple to prepare, you will only need 10 minutes to make this recipe.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: balls

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Meesha

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats or quick oats (use gluten-free if needed)
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut unsweetened
¼ cup peanut butter or cashew/almond butter
¼ cup maple syrup or other liquid sweeteners
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder or unflavored
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.
Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until everything is well-mixed. Add a splash of water or milk if the mixture is too dry to be shaped.
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 10-15 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

Helpful tips

Use a food processor - A food processor can better handle the thick and sticky mixture of the matcha balls. Although a high-speed blender like Vitamix will work, it requires more effort to achieve the desired consistency.
Making without a food processor - If you do not own a food processor, you can mix the mixture by hand. For easier mixing, I recommend using quick oats or oat flour instead of rolled oats.
Use high-quality matcha - Higher-quality matcha will be bright green, taste fresh, be slightly sweet, and have minimal bitterness. On the other hand, low-quality matcha is usually dull green or yellow and can have quite an unpleasant bitter aftertaste.

Storing - Matcha balls can be refrigerated for a week and frozen for 3 months. Allow frozen energy balls to thaw for a few minutes to soften slightly before enjoying.

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