Matcha Coconut Energy Balls (Printer View)

No-bake energizing balls featuring matcha, coconut, oats, and nut butter for a wholesome, quick snack.

# Components:

→ 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 such as 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

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
02 - Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix with a spatula or hands until a sticky dough forms.
03 - If using, fold mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds into the dough until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture to create 16 balls.
05 - Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut until fully coated on all sides.
06 - Place energy balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but you know exactly what's in them, which feels like winning at snacking.
  • No oven required, just a bowl and your hands, making them ideal for busy mornings or when you don't want to heat up the kitchen.
  • The matcha hits differently than coffee—gentle energy without the crash that leaves you cranky by dinner.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling time—these need those 30 minutes to firm up properly or they'll be too soft to grab without falling apart, which I learned the embarrassing way.
  • If your mixture feels too dry and won't hold together, add more nut butter a teaspoon at a time rather than more sweetener, which will make them cloying.
03 -
  • Warm nut butter scoops more easily and mixes in faster, so let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before making these.
  • If your kitchen is warm and the mixture feels too soft while you're rolling, pop it back in the fridge for 10 minutes rather than fighting with it.
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