Matcha Energy Balls
 
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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.
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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
  1. Add the cashews, pistachios and dates into a food processor. Blend until you see a crumbly texture.
  2. Add the almond butter, protein powder and matcha powder and blend again.
  3. Add the maple syrup. If the mixture isn't coming together consider adding 1-2 Tbsp of water.
  4. 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/