These no bake matcha dessert balls make for the perfect energizing snack! When you’re craving something sweet, but still nutritious, these matcha balls are the answer you’ve been searching for. Plus, the energy boost from the matcha is an added bonus! I’m a huge matcha fan myself, but even if you’re not, these no fuss 5 ingredient matcha balls might just convert you…
This matcha dessert recipe only uses a few pantry staple ingredients, requires very little effort and leave you feeling GOOD with plenty of protein, healthy fats, antioxidants and fibre. Life can get pretty busy, and these are perfect for a quick sweet snack after dinner or as a pick me up in the morning.
Why you’ll love these matcha dessert balls
- This matcha dessert is super simple to make, just stir a few ingredients together and mix into balls! The simpler the better!
- Perfect for a quick snack- You can make these ahead of time, pop them in the fridge for up to two weeks and grab and go! Definitely a meal prep friendly recipe.
- This matcha recipe is super versatile! Don’t like peanut butter? Swap it for whichever nut butter you love. Prefer maple syrup to honey? Swap it!
- Matcha is a superfood! Not only does Matcha contains antioxidants which protect against cell damage, it is also packed with L- Theanine, a rare amino acid which promotes a feeling of calmness. The caffeine content also gives you energy but without the crash that commonly comes with coffee. Sounds like a win-win to me!
Ingredients
Oat flour: If you don’t have any at home, simply blitz half a cup (or more if you want to save some for later use) of whole rolled oats in a blender for 10-15 seconds and voila! Your very own DIY oat flour!
Peanut butter: I love PB so this is what I’m using but feel free to swap it out for another nut butter like cashew butter or almond butter!
Honey: Try and stick to raw honey for better taste and more nutritional benefits. You can also swap the honey for maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice!
Matcha powder: You should be able to find this powder of goodness in most health foods stores or a variety of online retailers. TIP: look for a matcha that has a nice deep green colour as this indicates a higher quality.
Chia seeds: Any chia seeds will work well! Don’t skip these as chia seeds have LOADS of nutritional benefits and plenty of fibre!
Protein powder: An optional add-in if you want some extra protein. I added a scoop of vanilla protein powder in mine!
These easy matcha dessert balls are seriously one of my favourite recipes to make and I hope they become one of yours! Even if you have so little time and so MATCHA to do, be sure to try these out and let me know what you think!
5 Ingredient Matcha Dessert Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or preferred nut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or preferred sweetener
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Optional
- 1 scoop of protein powder vanilla flavour works well!
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon until the dough resembles wet sand*
- Scoop the mixture using a spoon or hands and roll into balls*
- Refrigerate or enjoy immediately!
