These little green balls are vegan, gluten free and full of healthy fats and protein. Delicious, nutritious and convenient for an on-the-go snack.
Author: Crystal - inspired by Simply Quinoa
Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 16-18 balls
Ingredients
¾ cup cashews
¼ cup roasted pistachios (shelled)
12 soft medjool dates
2 tsp matcha green tea powder
1 Tbsp almond butter
1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder*
1 Tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
Add the cashews, pistachios and dates into a food processor. Blend until you see a crumbly texture.
Add the almond butter, protein powder and matcha powder and blend again.
Add the maple syrup. If the mixture isn't coming together consider adding 1-2 Tbsp of water.
Form the mixture into small balls and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
*I used Lean Fit vanilla protein powder from Costco. If you are not dairy-free or vegan, feel free to substitute vanilla whey protein powder. **Optional - omit the protein powder altogether and consider adding hemp hearts for extra protein.
Recipe by Crystal Higgins at https://crystalhiggins.com/matcha-energy-balls/