Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls a burst of nutrients in two bites!

I’m a member of the Peanut Butter & Co Yum Squad. Recently, they started a #mysteryingredient challenge this month in which they give us a mystery ingredient to work into a recipe that also includes their peanut butter products. Additionally, March is National Peanut Butter Month. Furthermore, what better way to showcase peanut butter than with a fun challenge! My mystery ingredient was Matcha which is a finely milled or fine powder green tea. I have never had or made a recipe with green tea before so this was a challenge!

Benefits of Matcha are (source)

• Packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg
• Boosts metabolism and burns calories
• Detoxifies effectively and naturally
• Calms and relaxes
• Enhances mood and aids in concentration
• Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
• Fights against viruses and bacteria
• Rich in fiber
• Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
• Does not raise insulin levels

Matcha is a weight-loss superfood. It has an earthy taste. You can add it to drinks, smoothies, salads, or any food actually. As well, you can mix the fine powder is easily into a plethora of recipes adding nutrients and flavor.

Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls

I recently put together a collection of 16 Delicious Homemade Energy Bars and was inspired to work Matcha into energy, granola type recipe that’s also full of peanut butter! Therefore, I came up with these Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls. It seemed like the perfect complement.

My hunch was right! Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls is a healthy, nutritious snack option that’s full of carbohydrates and protein.

Matcha Green Tea Energy Balls

Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls a burst of nutrients in two bites!

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 servings

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 and 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 tablespoon Matcha
• 1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup peanuts crushed or chopped slightly
• 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

• In a small saucepan on medium-low heat, melt peanut butter, honey and coconut oil stirring constantly until the mixture is combined completely.
• In a bowl, combine oats, Matcha, flaxseed, peanuts, chocolate chips, and chia seeds.
• Pour peanut butter mixture into oat mixture and combine.
• Using a spring-release scoop, form balls out of the mixture.
• Roll in cocoa powder.
• Store in an air-tight container up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.

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