In craving a matcha latte in bite form, I created these little gems and couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Plus, they’re simple, plant-based, low in sugar, and grain-free. What’s not to love?! Let me show you how it’s done!
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a powdered green tea containing 137 times more antioxidants than brewed green tea (like, whoa). Both come from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), but with matcha, the entire leaf is consumed.
How to Make Matcha Bliss Balls
This recipe is easy to make, requiring just 8 ingredients, 20 minutes, and 1 blender to prepare. The base of these bites is shredded unsweetened coconut, hemp seeds, protein powder (we opted for vanilla), cashew butter, coconut butter, and a few pitted dates. Matcha is added for that bright green hue along with health benefits, including L-theanine, vitamin C, and plenty of antioxidants. Vanilla extract is optional, but recommended for even more flavor. And almond flour is added to help dry out the texture so they’re more pliable and easier to roll. For serving, you can either leave them as is or top with a sprinkle of hemp seeds or shredded coconut. Or, my favorite, a drizzle of coconut butter! Major swoon. We hope you LOVE these bites! They’re: ColorfulSatisfyingPerfectly sweetMatcha-infusedEasy to make& SO delicious These bites would make the perfect wholesome snack or treat to have on hand throughout the week. I’ve found them particularly delicious in the afternoon with a cup of tea. Swoon! Into no-bake bites? Be sure to check out our No-Bake Vanilla Cake Bites, Coconut Tahini Cacao Snack Bites, No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites, No-Bake PB&J Energy Bites, and Dark Chocolate Hemp Seed Energy Bites! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
