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 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.

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Matcha Green Tea Energy Balls

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: any meal

Cuisine: Healthy

Keyword: snack

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Paula Jones

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 chocolate chips
• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup 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

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