Green Tea Protein Balls
Power Food: Green TeaFree From: Gluten, Dairy, Soy
Ingredients
- ½ cup each: oatmeal gluten free & quinoa flakes
- 2 Tbsp. *matcha green tea powder
- ¼ cup each: hemp seeds & dried goji berries
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp. chia seeds sprouted
- ¼ cup coconut nectar raw (or maple syrup, pure (grade B)
- ½ cup pumpkin seed butter raw
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- ¼ 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 to 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 vit.C!
Note: to make a chocolate version simply add ¼ cup raw cacao powder (this one both kids and adults love!)
Notes
*Health Buzz: You can find match green tea powder (whole leaf green tea ground) at your health food stores!
Nutritional Facts: Calories 246 | Total Fat 11.6 g | Saturated Fat 5.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 4.1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 64.9 mg | Potassium 78.5 mg | Total Carbohydrate 22..5 g | Natural Sugar 14.5 g | Dietary Fiber 6.8 g | Protein 10.5 g | *Manganese 12.8 % | *Copper 8.4 % | *Magnesium 5.2 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs