These matcha protein balls with coconut are so easy, no-bake, and healthy too! They’re perfect for a quick energy boost to keep you going!
If you’re a matcha or green tea lover and are looking for a way to incorporate it into a matcha snack, this is the perfect recipe for you!
These matcha protein balls are healthy, gluten-free, and so incredibly easy to make and store for up to a week in the fridge!
The best part is that they don’t require any baking and not even a food processor! Just mix them up in a bowl, divide into 18 matcha energy bites, and go!
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What do matcha protein balls taste like?
These coconut matcha protein balls have a distinct coconut flavor, with hints of vanilla and matcha. There are also hints of almond butter, but the flavor isn’t overpowering at all. These matcha bliss balls will take on the flavor of whatever protein powder you use, so make sure to use one that you love!
What are matcha balls made of?
Almond flour – This is the main ingredient in this recipe, and helps to give structure to the matcha balls. Almond flour is naturally gluten-free, too!
Coconut flour – Coconut flour is a really fine flour that has a lot of coconut flavor, and it adds a nice texture and subtle coconut flavor to this bliss ball recipe.
Vanilla protein powder – I like to use either Designer Whey Vanilla Protein Powder or Orgain Vanilla Protein Powder for this recipe.
Matcha – Make sure to use a high-quality matcha powder like this one or this one. But don’t use matcha drink mix, it’s not the same thing! Plus, the pure green tea powder is what makes these green energy balls green!
Maple syrup – I love using maple syrup as a sweetener because it adds sweetness but doesn’t overpower all of the other flavors in these matcha energy balls.
Almond butter – This is the ingredient that helps these matcha bliss balls stick together and make it so you can actually form them into balls!
Coconut extract – Adding coconut extract gives these matcha balls a seriously delicious coconut flavor!
Shredded coconut – You’ll end up adding these directly into the matcha balls, but you can also roll them in shredded coconut as well. Make sure to use unsweetened coconut shreds to avoid any added sugars.
Substitutions
Vanilla protein powder – Feel free to use any protein powder of your choice, but keep in mind that not every flavor goes with coconut and matcha. Vanilla, coconut, almond, and chocolate-flavored protein powder would all work well in this recipe but using anything but vanilla may alter the taste a little bit.
Maple syrup – Agave or honey would work just fine in these green tea bliss balls.
Almond butter – Sunflower butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, and hazelnut butter all work as great substitutes if you don’t want to use almond butter.
Coconut extract – Feel free to use either coconut extract or just vanilla extract in this recipe!
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and stir until well combined.
- You may need to use your hands to completely combine the ingredients.
- Shape into 1-inch balls, then roll in more shredded coconut if desired. This makes about 18 matcha balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then eat!
Tips & FAQ
Matcha does indeed expire, and typically has about a 12-month shelf-life. When matcha is exposed to air, it tends to lose a little flavor and some of its health benefits, so try to use it within a month or two of opening!
That really depends on how you make them and what ingredients you use! These matcha protein balls are full of healthy, natural ingredients and are definitely a healthy matcha snack!
Nutritional Info
Each matcha ball packs in 4 grams of protein and only 8 mg of sodium! These are low carb but filling because of the healthy fat and protein content!
Total nutritional content per serving is:
- Calories: 100 calories
- Total Fat: 7 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
*This nutritional information is an estimate and calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.
Pricing Info
This is what I personally paid to make this recipe:
- 1 cup almond flour: $1.70
- ¼ cup coconut flour: $0.27
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder: $0.83
- 1 tbsp matcha powder: $1.96
- ⅓ cup maple syrup: $0.64
- ⅓ cup almond butter: $1.33
- 1 tsp coconut extract: $0.40
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut: $0.41
The total comes out to be about $7.54 for the entire batch or roughly $0.42 per matcha ball!
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Recipe
5 Minute Matcha Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and stir until well combined. You may need to use your hands to completely combine the ingredients.
- Shape into 1-inch balls, then roll in more shredded coconut if desired. This makes about 18 matcha balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then eat!
- Store up to 1 week covered in the refrigerator.
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I really like the flavor of these. The matcha, vanilla, and coconut is well balanced and the maple syrup isn’t really identifiable, it just provides a little sweetness. I’ll make these again for sure, thank you.
These look really great and I love your recipes. Do you know how much caffeine is in them? I’m sensitive to caffeine and don’t want to over do it.
Matcha powder has about 1/3 the caffeine as regular coffee. I would guess that there is less than 10 mg caffeine in each protein ball. Hope that helps!