Chocolate Matcha Vegan Energy Balls
Matcha, the powdered version of green tea leaves, lends its gorgeous bright green color to this energy ball recipe created by Let’s Eat Cake.
Matcha also adds an extra boost of nutrition, and the just slightly bitter flavor balances the sweetness of the Medjool dates perfectly.
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Chocolate Matcha Vegan Energy Balls
Matcha, a powdered potent version of green tea, adds an extra boost of nutrition to these energy balls.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pitted Medjool dates
- ½ cup whole almonds
- ¼ cup Chocolate Plant-Based Vegan Shakeology
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened matcha powder, divided use
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. pure maple syrup
Instructions
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Place dates, almonds, Shakeology, and 1 Tbsp. matcha in food processor. Pulse until well mixed.
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Add extract and maple syrup. Pulse until well mixed.
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Roll into 14 balls about the size of a Tbsp.
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Roll balls in remaining 1 Tbsp. matcha.
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Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
Container Equivalents
½ Purple
½ Blue
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