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Need a fast snack packed with coconut and green tea vibes? These Matcha Green Tea No-Bake Energy Bites tick all the boxes. They work for dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo lifestyles. You don’t need to bake them and they’re good to munch on in no time—just a few minutes and you’ve got a really tasty guilt-free pick-me-up.
Irresistible Reasons to Try These Bites
You’ll love these bites because they’re crazy simple, healthy, and bring a gentle kick from matcha. Make them for a late-night bite or when you hit that afternoon energy slump. They don’t need any baking time so you’ll have them ready fast, plus you can switch things up to match whatever you’re into.
What You’ll Need for Matcha Bites
- Ingredient: 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- Ingredient: 1 tbsp coconut oil (add more if you like things sweeter)
- Ingredient: 2-3 tbsp maple syrup (taste as you go)
- Ingredient: 1/2 cup almond flour
- Ingredient: 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Easy Prep Steps
- Chill or Store
- You can eat them right away or pop them in the fridge for later on.
- Make Balls
- Grab a spoon or use your hands to roll the mix into little 1-inch balls.
- Blend Everything
- Pulse until the mix looks even throughout. Scrape down the sides to catch any loose bits.
- Toss in Ingredients
- Add coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and matcha powder to your food processor.
Tweak It Your Way
Roll the balls in coconut if you want extra sweetness. Dust with some cinnamon if you’re after a warming flavor. Want fewer carbs? Swap maple syrup for a sugar-free syrup and double-check your coconut isn’t sweetened.
Storing Your Energy Bites
Pop the bites into a lidded container and stick them in the fridge—this keeps them fresh for seven days tops. Freezing? Not the best idea since you’ll lose that nice texture.
Fun Toppings and Swaps
Try topping your bites with extra shredded coconut or a dash of extra green tea powder for extra color and taste. Feeling adventurous? Throw on a pinch of salt, some crushed nuts, or chia seeds for more crunch and extra goodness.
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Keto & Paleo Friendly
Following keto or paleo? You’re set. Just grab a sugar-free sweetener instead of maple syrup, check your other ingredients, and you’re good to go.
Tricks for Awesome Bites Every Time
If you want your bites sweeter, pour in a little more maple syrup. For a firmer bite, blend until it’s all smooth and you can shape it easily. Too sticky? A bit more almond flour will handle that.
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Speedy Healthy Snack
Matcha Green Tea No-Bake Energy Bites make snack breaks way easier. They’ve got big flavors and some good-for-you ingredients. It’s a fun way to get your matcha fix and curb your cravings for sweets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Which matcha should I grab?
Culinary matcha is fine. The fancier the grade, the bolder the green tea taste.
- → What if my mix crumbles apart?
Just drizzle a little extra coconut oil or maple syrup and keep blending till it holds.
- → How long do these stay good?
Toss them in the fridge for a week. If you need to keep them longer, they’ll chill well in the freezer.
- → Should I use raw or toasted coconut?
Up to you. Raw gives a softer chew, toasted brings a nutty kick.
- → Can I swap maple syrup?
Sure. Try honey or agave. Tweak the amount so it binds everything together just right.