The top level of my fridge is dedicated to a variety of supplements and powders, that often get overlooked for weeks at a time. The other day I rediscovered my Matcha powder, and decided to throw together these scrumptious little energy bites (plus, I've borrowed my boyfriend's mum's food processor and its really good).
TIME: 20 mins
SERVES: About 25 - 30 balls (depending on how big you make them)
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 cup desiccated unsweetened coconut
3 tbsp coconut butter
3 tbsp date syrup
2 tsp matcha powder (plus another tsp for dusting)
1 tbsp coconut water
METHOD:
In your food processor, pulse up the cashews, almond meal and coconut.
While the processor is on low, slowly pour in the coconut butter (you may need to melt it a little in the microwave). I will share a very easy and inexpensive way to make coconut butter shortly.
Next, pour in the date syrup. You can buy this in jars, ready made, in Dubai; but anywhere else, simply soak your pitted dates in warm water for an hour or so, then blend up with a little of the water to create a syrup.
Add the matcha powder (you may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula) and only add the coconut water if you feel the mixture is a little dry.
Once everything is combined and relatively smooth, use your hand to make little balls, using a teaspoon amount of mixture per ball.
Once you've made all your balls, take a small, deep bowl and put the extra teaspoon of matcha powder in the bottom. One by one, toss the little balls around in the powder so they get a nice, even coating.
Store in the fridge (or in the freezer) in an air tight container.
Just 2 or 3 of these little green monsters will help boost your metabolism and energy levels and keep hunger at bay! Enjoy!
V x
