Almond Matcha Energy Bites with Chia Seeds
Total Time: 00h 15m
Hands-on Time: 00h 15m
Makes: 9 servings
These super-green almond matcha energy bites are power-packed with nutrients, flavor and lush, beautiful color. Featuring chia seeds, coconut, a rich medjool date base that pulls it all together, and organic almond extract that really makes the flavor shine.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pistachios
- 11 medjool dates, pitted (about 2/3 cup packed)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder for topping
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon Simply Organic® Almond Extract
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes, for topping
Directions
- In a food processor, place pistachios and dates. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add coconut oil and 1/2 tablespoon matcha powder. Pulse until combined.
- Remove processor blade and stir in chia seeds and almond extract.
- Roll mixture by heaping tablespoons into golf-size balls and place on a sheet of parchment or waxed paper.
- In a spice grinder (or your food processor if it can process small quantities), add coconut flakes and 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder. Pulse until well blended and transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Roll bites in matcha-coconut mixture, and enjoy!
- Store energy bites in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
