Description
Bright and creamy no-bake energy bites featuring matcha and toasted coconut, perfect for a healthy snack or quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (1 1/2 cups) blanched almond flour
- 100 g (1 cup) unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 60 g (1/2 cup) creamy almond butter or cashew butter
- 30 g (1/4 cup) coconut oil, melted
- 40 g (3 Tbsp) maple syrup or agave nectar
- 10 g (2 tsp) ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) fine sea salt
- Optional: 15 g (2 Tbsp) chia seeds or hemp hearts
- Optional garnish: flaky sea salt, extra toasted coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat a small skillet over medium heat or set the oven to 175°C (350°F). Add 50 g (1/2 cup) shredded coconut to the skillet and stir constantly for 3–5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a food processor, add 150 g (1 1/2 cups) blanched almond flour, 50 g (1/2 cup) un-toasted shredded coconut, 10 g (2 tsp) matcha powder, and 2 g (1/2 tsp) fine sea salt. Pulse 4–6 times to mix and aerate.
- Add 60 g (1/2 cup) creamy almond butter, 30 g (1/4 cup) melted coconut oil, and 40 g (3 Tbsp) maple syrup to the processor. Pulse and then run for 20–30 seconds until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up; this makes rolling easier.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion 30–35 g (about 1.25 oz) each, then roll into tight balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in the remaining 50 g (1/2 cup) toasted shredded coconut until evenly coated. Chill for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For a glossy finish, press balls gently with a damp palm to smooth before coating. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
