These protein balls are a quick recipe that can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. The matcha protein balls make a great, healthy grab and go snack that can satisfy your snacking desire without consuming a ton of processed sugar.
Matcha has over 130 times the antioxidants than green tea! With the matcha in this recipe also comes other great benefits such as an abundance of
vitamin A, C, E, K, and vitamin B-complex.
Other great benefits come from the cacao nibs. These nibs contain a variety of unique phytonutrients, including high amounts of sulfur, magnesium, and phenylethylamine. These phytonutrients provide many benefits, such as focus and alertness. Cacao is also an excellent source of monounsaturated fat, cholesterol-free saturated fat, vitamins, minerals, fiber, natural carbohydrates, and protein.
With all these benefits coming from just a couple of the healthy ingredients, these matcha protein balls are a no-brainer snack to keep on hand. For another great grab and go food check out these Broccoli Breakfast Muffins!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 cup Almond Meal
- 1 cup Medjool Dates pitted
- 2 tbsp Matcha Powder
- 2 tbsp Cacao Nibs
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Pit your Dates, place them into a bowl, and cover them with hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- In a food processor or high-speed blender add in the protein powder, Coconut, Almond Meal, Matcha Powder and water. Pulse until combined.
- Toss in the soaked and drained Dates into the mixture, and blend until a uniform paste is created.
- Pulse in the Cacao Nibs until evenly distributed.
- Add a little more water if the mixture a little to thick to roll.
- Using a 1 tablespoon measure, scoop the dough out and roll it into balls.
- Roll protein balls in extra cacao nibs and coconut, if desired, for extra flavor and texture
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer up to two months.
