Matcha Balls

Name: Matcha Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats ((Also called old-fashioned oats. Choose certified gluten-free for a gluten-free option.)); ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut; ¼ cup natural peanut butter ((or nut butter of choice)); ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 1 Tablespoon matcha powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch of salt

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Special diet: gluten-free option, oil-free, soy-free, vegan

Matcha Balls are a no bake sweet treat made with rolled oats, coconut, and peanut butter. Perfect for a refined sugar-free energy boost, they're easy to make in a food processor in 15 minutes.

Bowl of matcha balls with brick colored napkin.

While it's common to find this Japanese green tea powder in drinks like Strawberry Matcha Lattes, matcha is also a delicious ingredient you can use in foods like chia pudding and overnight oats.

And in these Matcha Balls it provides a striking color and subtle flavor. The earthy, grassy, and slightly bitter taste pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of shredded coconut and pure maple syrup.

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Why you'll love this recipe

They are easy to make with only 7 ingredients in about 15 minutes.
No baking is involved, and you can enjoy them right away.
They are perfect as a morning treat, afternoon snack, or healthier dessert.

Ingredients

Container or peanut butter, salt shaker, bag of rolled oats, bottle of pure maple syrup, tin of matcha, bottle of vanilla extract, and bag of unsweetened shredded coconut.

Matcha: I recommend Golde Pure Matcha green tea powder. Use my affiliate code VEGGIES5 for $5 off your first order.

Golde Pure Matcha

Sourced from small farms in Uji, Japan.
Ceremonial grade with a less bitter, smoother taste.
Vegan, gluten free, and non-GMO.

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Natural peanut butter: Or use your favorite nut butter like cashew or almond.

For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

3 steps for making this recipe: Add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor, process until combined, and roll into balls.

Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
Process, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until a cookie-dough-like mixture has formed.
Use your hands to roll the mixture into balls.

Bite out of a ball with bowl of matcha balls and copper colored napkin in the background.

Storing and freezing

Matcha Balls will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

FAQ

Is matcha high in caffeine?

Compared to regular green tea and black tea, matcha has a higher caffeine content. However, it's lower in caffeine than coffee. One teaspoon of matcha contains approximately 60 to 70 mg of caffeine.

Do I have to refrigerate 100% pure maple syrup?

Once opened, pure maple syrup should be stored in the refrigerator so that it doesn't grow mold or spoil.

Is dessicated coconut the same as shredded?

Dessicated coconut is ground rather than shredded. It's drier and retains less moisture than shredded. For this recipe, choose unsweetened shredded coconut.