Matcha Coconut Energy Balls (Printable)

Quick no-bake snack featuring 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir to mix evenly.
02 - Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix with a spatula or your hands until a sticky dough forms.
03 - If using, fold in mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds into the dough mixture.
04 - Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
05 - Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut to coat thoroughly.
06 - Place energy balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like a treat but give you sustained energy instead of the crash that comes with processed snacks.
  • No baking required, which means you can make a whole batch during a coffee break or while listening to a podcast.
  • The matcha gives them that beautiful jade color and earthy flavor that feels a bit fancy without any fussing.
02 -
  • If your dough feels too dry and crumbly, it means you need slightly more nut butter or honey—add just a teaspoon at a time and remix, because it's easier to add moisture than remove it.
  • Don't skip the chilling step; these need that time in the cold to go from fragile to sturdy, otherwise they'll fall apart when you try to eat one.
03 -
  • Sift your matcha powder before mixing it into the dry ingredients; this takes thirty seconds and eliminates every single lump that would otherwise taste bitter.
  • Toast your oats in a dry pan over medium heat for about three minutes before using them—this deepens their flavor and makes these taste more sophisticated without any extra ingredients.
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