Matcha Energy Balls

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup plant-based milk

PREPARATION

Blend in a food processor

• Mix the ingredients: cashews, salt, rolled oats, matcha
• Blend until you get a fairly fine powder
• Add the maple syrup, chocolate and plant-based milk
• Blend until you get a fairly smooth dough
• Scrape the sides and make sure all ingredients are well mixed
• Add the salt, rolled oats, and matcha. Mix.

Modeling clay time: make energy balls!

• Using an ice cream scoop (ideal amount), make small mounds that will become your energy balls. If possible on a non-stick surface (e.g., silicone)
• With your hands, shape each mound into an energy ball

Storage

• Keeps for up to 10 days in the refrigerator

Variations

• Multiple: add dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, etc.) to the mix
• Replace the matcha with vanilla extract
• Dark chocolate instead of white chocolate