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    Matcha Balls

    Posted: May 12, 2023 Last Modified: May 7, 2023 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These matcha balls are such a delightful snack! They’re creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients to make these matcha energy balls and they come together in minutes! They’re the perfect make-ahead snack.

    You may know them as energy balls, bliss balls, protein balls, or power balls, but regardless of what you want to call these, these matcha balls are such a delicious little snack that you can make with a handful of pantry staples. I love the combination of matcha and almond butter and even better, there’s no cooking required!

    A hand holding a matcha ball above a plate with more energy balls.


     

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • They’re the perfect grab-and-go treat, as it’s so easy to just pop one in your mouth.
    • They’re really simple to make. I throw everything into a food processor and blend all the ingredients together before rolling them into a ball. No cooking or baking is required!
    • They’re also tasty and full of nutrients while keeping you feeling satisfied until your next meal.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients needed to make matcha balls.
    • rolled oats — make sure you are using old-fashioned rolled oats and not steel-cut oats.
    • chia seeds — both black and white chia seeds have the same nutritional content. The only difference is their color.
    • matcha powder — a finely grounded powdered green tea, matcha is full of antioxidants and health benefits! Make sure to good good quality culinary grade or ceremonial grade matcha powder. You’ll also want a little extra for dusting the energy balls. Don’t want to do that? See my suggestions below!
    • salt — a pinch of salt helps bring the flavors together.
    • maple syrup — maple syrup is my preferred sweetener, but you can use your favorite one.
    • almond butter — I use almond butter for my binder in these matcha energy balls but you can also use cashew butter, peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter.

    How to Make Matcha Balls

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    • Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, salt, maple syrup, and almond butter to a small food processor.
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    • Pulse the mixture together until it resembles wet sand.
    • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out some of the mixture.
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    • Roll the mixture into even-sized balls.
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    • Dust the energy balls with matcha powder if desired.
    • Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge.
    Close up view of matcha energy balls stacked in a bowl with a dusting of matcha powder on top.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • If you don’t want to dust the energy balls with matcha powder, you can roll them in another topping, such as crushed pistachios, crushed almonds, coconut flakes, or hemp hearts!
    • If the mixture is too crumbly, you can add a bit more almond butter and maple syrup to bind the ingredients together.
    • When you store the energy balls in the fridge, after a while, the dusting of matcha will essentially be absorbed into the ball, and they won’t have that pretty green coating on them after some time.
    • They won’t be as creamy when they’re straight out of the fridge due to the almond butter.
    A hand holding up a matcha ball with a bite taken out.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: you can store these matcha balls in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. However, they rarely last that long as I’m a pretty snacky person!
    • Freezer: freeze the energy balls in an airtight container. You can freeze them with wax paper between them so they don’t stick together or you can flash-freeze them on a sheet pan first then transfer them, frozen, into a bag. They can last for up to 3 months.
    Does this have caffeine?

    There’s caffeine in matcha so there’s some caffeine in these energy balls.

    How should I store my matcha?

    Store your matcha at room temperature or in the fridge if you prefer. If you are storing your matcha in the fridge, be sure to bring the matcha to room temperature before using it.

    Why is my matcha is yellow/brown?

    If your matcha has a yellowish or brownish color to it, this usually indicates that mature leaves were used to make your matcha, making it a lower-quality matcha. This leads to your matcha tasting more bitter. Try to buy good quality matcha when possible.

    A hand holding a matcha ball above a plate with more energy balls.

    Matcha Balls

    These matcha balls are such a delightful snack! They’re creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients to make these matcha energy balls and they come together in minutes! These matcha protein balls make for the perfect make-ahead snack.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 balls

    Ingredients

    • 4½ tablespoons almond butter
    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • 4 teaspoons matcha
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, salt, maple syrup, and almond butter to a small food processor.
    • Pulse the mixture together until it resembles wet sand. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop and roll into balls.
    • Dust the energy balls with matcha powder if desired. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
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    More Matcha Recipes

    • Matcha Latte
    • Strawberry Matcha Latte
    • Matcha Ice Cubes
    • Matcha Overnight Oats
    • Matcha Chia Pudding
    • Matcha Avocado Smoothie
    • Matcha Bubble Tea

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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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