Coconut Matcha Energy Bites
These protein and fiber packed energy bites are filled with nut butter, seeds, coconut, and matcha. Naturally dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 cup nut or seed butter of choice (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter, sesame tahini, walnut butter, hazelnut butter, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon almond milk or water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine oats, coconut, chia seeds, and matcha in a large bowl.
- Add in nut or seed butter and almond milk. Stir to combine. Mixture should be slightly sticky but still crumbly.
- Add in maple syrup and stir until mixture starts to come together in a sticky ball. If mixture is still too dry, add in a small amount of almond milk.
- Place bowl in refrigerate or freezer for at least 30 minutes, then roll mixture into balls using hands. Roll in more matcha to coat the outside, if desired.*
- Store in the fridge until ready to eat. Store any leftovers in fridge for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
Coating Note: If you want to achieve a lighter green color for the outside coating, mix together matcha with almond flour or coconut flour before coating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1energy biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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