Healthy Recipes: Matcha Energy Balls
Take good care of your skin, from the inside out too. A varied and balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, healthy fats and sufficient nutrients helps support both your body and your skin every day. Your skin will thank you!
These Matcha Energy Balls are a delicious way to give your skin a little extra care from within. Matcha and cocoa are naturally rich in antioxidants, while cashews provide healthy fats. Combined with soft dates, they make a nutritious, flavourful bite that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. Easy to make, convenient to take with you and ideal as a snack. Glow from the inside out!
You’ll need:
- ½ cup soft, pitted dates
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, plus a little extra if needed
- ¼ teaspoon stevia, optional
- A little coconut oil for your hands
Let’s get started:
- Add the dates and cashews to a food processor and blend until a sticky mixture forms.
- Add the cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of matcha, the protein powder and almond milk. Blend again until everything is well combined and forms a sticky mixture. Add a little extra almond milk if needed.
- Lightly grease your hands with coconut oil and roll the mixture into approximately 12 small balls.
- Mix the remaining tablespoon of matcha with the stevia in a small bowl. Roll the balls in the matcha powder until evenly coated.
- Store the Matcha Energy Balls in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to two months.
Roll, bite & enjoy. A delicious energy boost for any time of day!
Did you know? Matcha is made from young green tea leaves that are finely ground into a powder. This means you consume the whole tea leaf, rather than just an infusion. Matcha naturally contains antioxidants and caffeine, which is what makes this green tea so special.
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