No-bake energizing bites with matcha, coconut, oats, and nut butter for a wholesome boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/3 cup nut butter (almond or cashew)
06 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until evenly distributed.
02 - Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix with a spatula or hands until a sticky dough forms.
03 - If using chocolate chips, nuts, chia seeds, or flaxseed meal, fold into the dough gently.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into a sphere. Repeat with remaining mixture.
05 - Roll each finished ball in extra shredded coconut until fully coated on all sides.
06 - Transfer energy balls to a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
