Matcha Balls
Matcha balls are energy bites made with oats, coconut, dates, and matcha green tea powder. Perfect for breakfasts or post-workout snacks.
Servings: 12
Calories: 94kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 40 g oats ½ cup
- 75 g flaked coconut 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons ground almonds
- 6 dates pits removed
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- Soften the pitted dates in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the oats to a food processor and whiz to make them a bit finer. Add the remaining ingredients and blitz to make a thick paste.
- With damp hands (so it doesn’t stick) roll the matcha mixture into small balls.
- Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- The matcha balls can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost and serve.
Notes
Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
The matcha balls can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost and serve.
The matcha balls can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg