Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Matcha Peanut Butter Energy Balls a burst of nutrients in two bites! Thanks to Peanut Butter & Company for sponsoring this post as well as the giveaway!

I’m a member of Peanut Butter & Co Yum Squad. They recently 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. March is National Peanut Butter month and 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 being hailed as the next weight-loss superfood. It has an earthy taste and can be added to drinks, smoothies, salads, or any food actually. The fine powder is easily mixed 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 an energy, granola type recipe that’s also full of peanut butter! 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. It’s packed with carbohydrates and protein to energize your day!

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Matcha Green Tea Energy Balls

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Servings: 16

Author: Paula Jones

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter & Co Smooth Operator peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 and 1/2 cup old fashion rolled oats
• 1/2 tablespoon Matcha
• 1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup peanuts crushed or chopped slightly
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

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

Along with Peanut Butter & Company, I’m giving away 2 jars winner’s choice of peanut butter from Peanut Butter & Company. See Peanut Butter & Company products and get more peanut butter recipes.

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