Matcha Black Sesame Protein Balls

Matcha Black Sesame Protein Balls are the perfect combination of pleasure and function in a bite sized package!

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Course: Snacks

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: balls

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Allison Jones

Ingredients

1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup whey protein powder or almond flour for vegan option
4 teaspoons matcha powder
½ cup honey or rice syrup
8 US tablespoons or 6 AUS tablespoons refined coconut oil, plus 1-2 teaspoons as needed
1 ½ tablespoons black sesame seeds

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder and matcha thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil and the honey. These mix together better if gently heated first (if so, let cool first after mixing and before adding to dry ingredients).
Combine wet and dry together and, using your hands form bite-sized balls with your hands. If you find they are not forming balls properly, add a little more coconut oil (eg. 1-2 teaspoons).
Roll the ball in the black sesame seeds until mostly covered. Set in fridge for a few hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes.
May be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months with no change in texture after defrosting. Defrost at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.

Notes

Equipment: saucepan, two mixing bowls, wooden spoon, measuring cup and spoons
If you prefer a less sweet taste, use rice syrup or a combination of rice syrup and honey.
I prefer the refined coconut oil as the flavour is more compatible with the matcha
These are best stored cold, if they are out of the fridge or freezer for a few hours, they may lose their shape. So, don't let them get squashed in your bag!

Chai variation

Replace matcha powder with 4-5 tablespoons chai spice mix (yes tablespoons!)

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