Matcha Protein Balls

Bright green energy balls on a wood cutting board with matcha and oatmeal beside it.

A wholesome burst of caffeine and antioxidants, and a good helping of protein, these matcha balls are the best energizing snack. The base of these bites is oatmeal, hemp hearts, with a burst of honey!

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Servings: energy balls

Author: Danika Vanderpyl

Equipment

1 food processor

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup hemp hearts
1 ½ tablespoons matcha
2 tablespoons warm water
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla
¼ cup optional: pistachios (chopped to use as garnish)

Instructions

In a food processor, place the rolled oats and hemp hearts. Pulse until everything is ground up - like thick sand (see photo above in blog post).
In a small bowl, mix the matcha and water together. Stir until everything is smooth. Then set aside.
In a small pot or in a microwave, melt the honey just until it is liquid and runny, then immediately remove it from the heat.
Add the honey, matcha, and vanilla to the food processor. Pulse until everything is combined and sticking together; it will form a dough ball. Use a teaspoon to scoop the dough and roll them into balls. Press a couple of chopped pistachios into each ball if using.

Notes

Storage: These energy bites are best stored at room temperature as the fridge will make them quite hard. They last about a week. Or place them in the freezer to last up to three months.
A food processor or high-powered blender would work to make these.
Oats: quick oats or rolled oats work for this recipe.
Gluten-free: To make sure these are gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.

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