MATCHA CASHEW PROTEIN BALLS
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My 3 kids love to test my recipes. This is a photo of some Matcha Cashew Coconut Protein Balls my eldest made himself.
We are big matcha fans at my house. So when my 3 chicklets suggested that I create a matcha bliss ball, I was all over it! They love to test my recipes, so this is a pic of some my eldest made himself.
These tasty little no-bake snacks are loaded with easy-to-digest energy as well as healthy fats, fibre, protein and antioxidants galore.
Matcha is made by grinding high quality nutrient-rich green tea leaves into a fine powder. It contains amazing phytochemicals that are believed to boost energy, improve memory and concentration, and reduce inflammation and even the risk of certain cancers. Pretty darn good for something that also happens to taste great!
Ingredients for 12 balls:
3/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1/4 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds OR Nuzest Clean Lean Just Natural or Smooth Vanilla protein powder
2 Tbsp Further Food collagen peptides (omit for vegan)
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp high-grade matcha powder
10 to 12 pitted Medjool dates
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
optional: additional shredded coconut and/or matcha powder for rolling
Directions:
Put cashews, coconut, hemp seeds or protein powder, collagen peptides, and chia seeds into food processor or blender container. Blend until well-chopped.
Add matcha and pulse blend a couple of times to mix.
Add the dates and vanilla. Blend until a uniform paste is created, scraping the sides and bottom with a rubber spatula as needed.
Scrape mixture onto a plate or parchment paper and roll into 12 balls. Once the balls are formed, roll in shredded coconut and/or matcha as desired.
Matcha Cashew Protein Balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for up to 2 months.
