Description
These energy balls are sweet, slightly grassy from the matcha and studded with tart dried cherries. They are packed with healthy carbs, fats, and proteins making them a great snack. Plus, they are easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dired cherries, chopped (could also sub in dried cranberries)
- pinch fine sea salt
- 2 to 3 teaspoons good quality Matcha powder*
- 1/2 cup all natural almond butter (only ingredients should be almonds and maybe salt)
- 1/3 cup honey (can sub agave nectar if vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Sometimes I find it’s easiest to mix all of the ingredients with clean hands. Grab a piece of the dough and pinch it together to see if it sticks together nicely. If it seems dry add more almond butter or honey.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, this helps to prevent sticky hands when rolling into balls. Once refrigerated use the palm of your had to squeeze the dough to create a small ball. Then use both hands to roll it into more of a ball shape. You should have about 21 balls.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or even longer in the freezer.
Notes
*Matcha is a unique taste, if you are just starting to use it I suggest using 2 teaspoons of Matcha and taste it to see if you want to add more.
*Different types of Matcha powder can be made differently which affects the quality, health benefits, and flavor of the Matcha. If you already know of a good brand than use that, but if you are just starting out with using Matcha I highly recommend Jade Leaf’s Matcha. It can be purchased on Amazon and comes in several different sizes.
Prep time does not include time required to chill dough.
