Green Tea Balls
Powerf ood: Green TeaGluten free | Dairy free | Soy free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup each: oatmeal gluten-free & quinoa flakes (or 1 cup oatmeal flakes)
- 2 tbsp. *Matcha green tea powder
- 1/4 cup each: hemp seeds & dried goji berries
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 tbsp. chia seeds sprouted
- 1/4 cup coconut nectar raw (or maple syrup, pure (grade B))
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seed butter raw
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- 1/4 cup toppings of choice i.e. *Matcha green tea hemp hearts; chia seeds, sprouted; coconut, raw; goji berries
Directions
- Add oatmeal, quinoa flakes, Matcha green tea, hemp seeds, goji berries, cinnamon, chia seeds, coconut nectar, pumpkin seed butter and vanilla extract to a food processor. Process until well mixed and a dough forms. Using a teaspoon, scoop dough out and shape into balls. Roll balls into the toppings of your choice.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 2 months. Serve with a bowl of strawberries for an extra boost of vitamin C!
Note: To make a chocolate version, simply add 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (both kids and adults will love it!)
Notes
*Health Buzz: You can find Matcha green tea powder (whole leaf tea ground) at your local health food stores!
Nutritional facts:
Calories 246 |Total fat 11.6g | Saturated fat 5.2g | Monosaturated fat 4.1g | Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g | Trans fat 0g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 64.9mg | Potassium 78.5mg | Total carbohydrate 22.5g | Natural sugar 14.5g | Dietary fibre 6.8g | Protein 10.5g | *Manganese 12.8% | *Copper 8.4% | *Magnesium 5.2%
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs