Description
Bright and slightly bitter matcha meets nutty almond butter and chewy oats in these no bake matcha balls that are quick to mix, vegan, and great for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats
- 60 g (1/2 cup) almond flour
- 170 g (2/3 cup) almond butter
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
- 10 g (about 2 tbsp) matcha powder
- 20 g (2 tbsp) chia seeds
- 40 g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut (optional)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp (0.75 g) fine sea salt
- 30 g (1 scoop) unflavored or vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl: 150 g rolled oats, 60 g almond flour, 10 g matcha powder, 20 g chia seeds, and 1/8 tsp fine sea salt.
- Stir in wet binders: Add 170 g almond butter, 60 ml maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla to the dry mix.
- Check the texture and adjust: If dry, add 15 ml maple syrup; if too wet, add almond flour.
- Chill slightly for easier rolling: Cover and refrigerate for 8–10 minutes.
- Roll into balls using about 24 g per ball and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Finish by rolling half the balls in desiccated coconut or sprinkling flaky sea salt on top. Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use culinary-grade matcha and chill the mixture properly before rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg