Matcha Green Tea Energy Bites: No-Bake Superfood Snacks for Vitality

Get your day started with our Matcha Green Tea Energy Bites, the snack for those focused on their health and in need of a natural energy boost on the move. These no-bake treats combine the antioxidants of matcha tea with nutrient-rich nuts and seeds creating a snack that’s both nutritious and tasty.

Filled with fats, fiber and plant-based protein, these bites offer lasting energy without the sugar crash often associated with snacks. Whether you’re off to the gym, looking for an afternoon pick-me-up or just want a treat, these matcha energy bites are your bite ticket to vitality.

Matcha Green Tea Energy Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 15-18 bites

Ingredients

1 cup almonds
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons quality matcha powder
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of sea salt
Additional matcha powder or shredded coconut for rolling (optional)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, finely chop the almonds by pulsing them.
2. Combine dates, shredded coconut, matcha powder, ground flaxseed, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and sea salt in the food processor.
3. Process the mixture until it forms a dough after 1-2 minutes.
4. Shape the mixture into balls 1 inch in diameter using your hands.
5. Optionally, coat the balls with powder or shredded coconut if desired.
6. Place the energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
7. Keep the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Health Benefits

Matcha Green Tea Energy Bites don’t just serve as snacks – they pack nutrients that energize your body and mind. Matcha, the key ingredient, loads these bites with antioxidants and L-theanine, providing a calm and focused energy boost without the caffeine jitters.Combined with almonds and dates, these bites provide a rounded mix of fats, fiber and natural sugars for steady energy release.

These no-bake snacks showcase how nutritious ingredients can be combined to make a healthful treat. Adding flaxseed brings in omega 3s and lignans for heart health and inflammation reduction. Coconut oil supplies energy medium chain triglycerides.

The versatility and portability of this recipe make it stand out. These energy bites are an option for professionals, athletes or anyone seeking a wholesome snack. They cater to preferences since they are gluten-free vegan-friendly and free of refined sugars.

Whether you need a boost at work, during exercise or to satisfy a sweet tooth, these Matcha Green Tea Energy Bites are the choice. They show that snacking healthily can also be delicious and energizing. Incorporate matcha and whole foods into your diet with these energy bites as your go-to snack for lasting vitality. Cheers to smarter snacking and healthier living – one matcha-powered bite at a time!