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Matcha Balls (5 Easy Ingredients)

Published: Jan 22, 2020 · Modified: Jan 15, 2022 by Janelle Hama

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Matcha balls are the perfect vegan bites. Matcha, almond meal, peanut butter and maple syrup hand-rolled into a healthy and tasty vegan snack.

matcha balls in a brown bowl with one held by a female hand

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  • 😋Why you’ll love this recipe
  • ✔️What You’ll Need
  • 🥘 Ingredients Notes
  • 🔪 Step by step guide
  • 💭 Pro Tips
  • ✔️Variations
  • ❓FAQ
  • 💡Related Recipes
  • Matcha Balls (5 Easy Ingredients)

We all lead busy lifestyles, so one less thing to think about makes sense. I try and never get caught out with what to eat in between main meals, so these matcha bliss balls are perfect for this.

The ingredients used for this matcha snack are all pantry friendly, meaning you will be able to make these again and again.

These vegan energy balls go by a few names including vegan bliss balls, vegan protein balls, etc.

matcha balls strewn on a white bench

If you love the taste of matcha, then below are reasons why you need to make these vegan protein balls.

😋Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Enjoy the benefits of matcha in a blissful way
  • Easy to make using minimal all natural ingredients
  • Gluten free, soy free, oil free and corn free
  • Perfect size for ‘on-the-go’ snack
  • Matcha is a natural way to boost your energy levels and have good nutritional content. If you’d like to read more about matcha benefits, I’ve linked this below under the ingredients section.

✔️What You’ll Need

matcha balls ingredients laid out on a white bench

🥘 Ingredients Notes

Matcha - a good quality powder can be purchased from any health food store or online (affiliate link). 

Matcha is derived from the same plant as green tea, but the way this plant is grown is different, allowing it to have more chlorophyll. 

You can read more about matcha and its benefits here. 

Peanut butter should be all-natural 100% peanuts with no added anything. You can use chunky or smooth. I prefer chunky for a little bit more texture.

Maple syrup should be 100% maple syrup, this natural sweetener helps to bind the ingredients of these matcha bliss balls and make them less dry.  

Almond meal is made up of 100% raw almonds which have been ground up with their peel, this is the bulk ingredient of this recipe. This can easily be purchased at your local health food store, supermarket or online.

Almond meal adds a natural protein component to these vegan protein balls.

Crushed pistachio is used as a coating - roll the finished matcha bliss balls into this. This is completely optional. See variations below for other coating ideas on these vegan bliss balls.

matcha balls in a white bowl with a cup of rosella tea in the background

🔪 Step by step guide

Step 1 - In a large mixing bowl or food processor (affiliate link), add all ingredients and combine.

Step 2 - Using your hands, roll into 3cm (about an inch) balls.

Step 3 - Coat balls with crushed pistachio by rolling each one around in it.

Step 4 - Place on a tray, cover and refrigerate until matcha balls are firm. Keep stored in the fridge.

male hand rolling a matcha ball into crushed pistachio

💭 Pro Tips

If using a food processor, ensure the ingredients are well combined throughout, sometimes the bottom is drier than the top as the maple syrup has blended throughout.

You can help this by scraping the sides and lifting the bottom ingredients to the top in between blending.

✔️Variations

Matcha can be swapped out with moringa powder. Check out my moringa latte as a way to use moringa.

Peanut butter can be substituted with any other nut butter, though you may need to adjust the amount of maple syrup as some are drier than peanut butter.

These matcha balls can be made without coating.

Other coatings can be desiccated/shredded coconut, other crushed nuts, sesame seeds (this adds some lovely crunch), freeze-dried raspberries, matcha powder or cacao (bitter flavour).

a matcha bliss ball with a bite on a white background

❓FAQ

Is there an alternative to matcha?

Yes, another green superfood powder is moringa. It tastes and looks similar to matcha powder. This can be purchased online or at your local health food store.

What are bliss balls?

Bliss balls are interchangeably called protein balls, energy balls, protein bites or energy bites. They are generally the size of 2-3 bites and can be made in many different flavours. Generally, they use all-natural energy-boosting ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, natural sweeteners and powders. They make the ideal healthy snack.

How do I store matcha balls?

In an airtight container in the fridge, they are good for a couple of weeks.  

a stack of matcha balls in a brown bowl

💡Related Recipes

You might also enjoy these healthy chocolate bliss balls. Another great snack is my all natural vegan granola bars.

For a healthy raw treat, try my chocolate date balls, a healthier vegan truffle.

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matcha balls in a brown bowl with one held by a female hand

Matcha Balls (5 Easy Ingredients)

Matcha balls are the perfect vegan bites. Matcha, almond meal, peanut butter and maple syrup hand rolled into a healthy and tasty vegan snack.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Australian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 balls
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Matcha powder heaping
  • 1½ cups Almond meal
  • 4 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • ½ cup Peanut butter natural
  • ½ cup Crushed pistachio for coating
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl or food processor combine almond meal, matcha maple syrup and peanut butter
    1 tablespoon Matcha powder, 1½ cups Almond meal, 4 tablespoons Maple syrup, ½ cup Peanut butter
  • Using your hands, roll into 3cm (about an inch) balls.
  • Coat balls with crushed pistachio by rolling each one around in it.
    ½ cup Crushed pistachio
  • Place on a tray, cover and refrigerate until matcha balls are firm. Keep stored in the fridge.

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Notes

If using a food processor, ensure the ingredients are well combined throughout, sometimes the bottom is drier than the top as the maple syrup has blended throughout. You can help this by scraping the sides and lifting the bottom to the top in between blending.
✔️Variations
Matcha can be swapped out with moringa powder. Check out my moringa latte as a way to use moringa.
Peanut butter can be substituted with any other nut butter, though you may need to adjust the amount of maple syrup as some are drier than peanut butter.
These matcha balls can be left without coating.
Other coatings can be desiccated/shredded coconut, other crushed nuts, sesame seeds (this adds some lovely crunch), freeze-dried raspberries, matcha powder or cacao (bitter flavour).
 
 
 
 
US cups and spoons measurements have been used. 1 cup is 240ml, 1 tablespoon 15ml, 1 teaspoon 5ml.
-This post has been updated with new photos and recipe-

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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Matcha Bliss Ball held in hand with a bite taken out of it

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  1. Scott

    December 18, 2022 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    Awesome!! No I work in a hospital so I’m always running around. I’ve been making a week supply of these at a time. They help keep me going. Thanks for these!!!!

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  2. Ben

    December 17, 2022 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    These matcha balls are spot on!!

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  3. Wendy

    July 21, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    These are so easy to make! Just what a busy mom like myself needs! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Tonya

    June 02, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    What a greaat snack! Even my kids loved these Hulk matcha balls, thanks!

    Reply
  5. Alexandra

    May 26, 2022 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    These are such a delicious snack - perfect to keep on hand for an energy boost, and so easy to make!

    Reply
  6. Stevie

    May 02, 2022 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Wow what a wonderful recipe. We made it for work and everyone loved it!!

    Reply
  7. Charly

    March 07, 2022 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely addictive! So easy and so tasty. Thanks for a great snack recipe Janelle.

    Reply
  8. Danni

    August 11, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    little energy balls. keep me going throughout the day.

    Reply

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