Matcha Coconut Energy Balls (Print Version)

No-bake energy balls combining matcha, coconut, oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners for a wholesome snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free certified if needed)
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 (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 bowl, combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until evenly distributed.
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 forms.
03 - If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds into the dough.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between hands into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture to form 16 balls.
05 - Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut until fully coated on all sides.
06 - Place coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours in a kitchen when you really spent fifteen minutes mixing things with your hands.
  • No oven required, which means you can make them while your kitchen stays cool and your mind stays calm.
  • They actually keep you satisfied instead of leaving you searching for more snacks within an hour.
02 -
  • If your nut butter is thick and stiff, let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes before mixing, or the dough will fight you and won't come together properly.
  • Don't skip the refrigeration step thinking they'll set at room temperature—they won't, and you'll end up with sticky hands and frustration instead of elegant little spheres.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and utensils beforehand if your kitchen is warm, because cold tools keep the dough from getting too soft and sticky while you're working.
  • If your rolled dough keeps cracking, your mixture is too dry—wet your hands slightly before rolling, and it will transform from frustrating to seamless.
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