Matcha & Coconut Energy Balls

Makes 6-8 buttons - 10 mins prep

Great as a pre-gym snack or an afternoon energy boost. These energy balls are made with dates, coconut and a hint of matcha. Simple to make and easy to keep on hand, they’re a balanced, everyday sweet.

• Ingredients

  • 8 medjools

  • 50g desiccated coconut

  • 1.5 scoops plant protein (vanilla or unflavoured)

  • 1-2 tsp matcha

  • 1 tbsp nut butter (we used almond)

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp mylk to bind if needed

• Method

  STEP 1.
  If your dates are a bit dry, soften in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.

  STEP 2.
  Add all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until crumbly but sticky. The mixture is ready when it holds together when pressed.

  STEP 3.
  Scoop around 1 tbsp per ball and roll in your hands to make a smooth ball.

  Pour a sprinkle of the desiccated coconut onto a plate and roll the ball in it to add extra texture.

  Refridgerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.

• Benefits

  • Medjool dates provide natural sweetness along with fibre.

  • Desiccated coconut adds texture and natural fats.

  • Full of plant protein for sustained energy.

  • Matcha brings its distinctive colour, flavour and small amount of caffeine, along with naturally occurring plant compounds found in green tea.