Matcha Coconut Energy Balls (Print Version)

Vibrant matcha and creamy coconut blend with oats for an energizing, no-bake snack anytime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/3 cup nut butter such as almond or cashew
06 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to distribute matcha evenly throughout the mixture.
02 - Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix with a spatula or hands until a sticky dough consistency forms.
03 - If using mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds, fold them gently into the dough until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between your palms into a compact ball. Repeat with remaining mixture to create 16 balls.
05 - Roll each energy ball in extra shredded coconut, pressing gently so the coating adheres to the surface.
06 - Arrange coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you're done in 15 minutes flat.
  • They satisfy that sweet craving while actually fueling your body with wholesome ingredients that don't leave you crashed an hour later.
  • The vibrant green matcha makes them look so pretty that people always ask what they are, then get genuinely impressed when you say you made them.
02 -
  • If your dough feels too wet and won't hold together, add another tablespoon or two of oats and let it sit for five minutes—sometimes the coconut needs time to absorb moisture.
  • Room-temperature nut butter mixes in so much easier than cold, so let yours sit out for a few minutes before starting, or you'll spend ten minutes mixing when two would've done the trick.
03 -
  • Buy matcha in small quantities from sources you trust because it loses vibrancy and flavor sitting around, and that makes a noticeable difference in your final product.
  • If rolling feels tedious, slightly damp hands and a gentle touch make the process easier and faster than you'd expect.
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