Chocolate Matcha Energy Balls are an easy healthy snack.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 14 balls

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dates (pitted, approx. 4 ounces)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp. matcha powder (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. 100% maple syrup

Instructions

  • Place dates, pecans, cocoa, and matcha in food processor. Blend until fully combined.
  • Add vanilla extract and maple syrup. Blend until combined.
  • Roll mixture into 14 balls.
  • Roll balls in matcha powder. (Optional)
  • Enjoy or store in refrigerator until ready to eat.

NotesChocolate Matcha Balls

Some people find that matcha tastes grassy or bitter. To avoid this but still enjoy the energy balls’ matcha flavor, only incorporate the matcha into the mixture and skip rolling the balls in matcha at the end.