These no-bake Matcha Bliss Balls are the perfect energy boosting wholefood snack. Made in just one bowl, no blender or food processor required. They’re lightly sweet, a little nutty and very buttery from tahini and almond butter. A delicious source of antioxidants, carbs and healthy fats to keep you going throughout the day.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The mix of almond butter and tahini keeps them filling. It’s a steady energy boost.
- They’re naturally sweet but not too much, so you can eat one anytime of day.
- The ingredients are mostly pantry staples.
- The matcha gives you a gentle, steady energy boost
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll find the full recipe card with exact measurements at the bottom of the post, but here’s a quick shopping list for convenience:
- matcha powder (culinary grade is the fine but if you have ceremonial or a different variety that will also work! You can read more about matcha varieties at Matcha.com)
- almond meal
- quick oats
- maple syrup
- tahini
- almond butter
- crushed pistachios
Instructions
You’ll find all the exact times, temperatures, and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step One: Add the almond meal, matcha, oats, maple syrup, tahini, and almond butter to a mixing bowl or food processor.
Step Two: Mix or blend everything together until a sticky dough forms.
Step Three: Roll the mixture into even-sized balls, just over an inch wide.
Step Four: Coat each ball in crushed pistachios, rolling until evenly covered.
Step Five: Place them on a tray, cover, and refrigerate until firm.
Substitutions & Variations
- Stir in a scoop of protein powder in place of a little oats. It adds extra protein and makes the bliss balls more filling.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter and skip the pistachio coating. Crushed pumpkin seeds would work well instead of pistachios too.
- Mix things up with flavor add-ins like shredded coconut, or a dash of vanilla extract.
Storage
- Store the bliss balls in an airtight container in the fridge. They stay fresh for about a week, and the texture holds up really well.
- For longer storage, pop them in the freezer. Thaw a few in the fridge overnight so they’re ready to grab the next day.
Expert Tips
Matcha comes in multiple qualities – culinary, daily and ceremonial grade. For a budget friendly option, culinary will work just fine in this recipe, but the higher grades will also taste great.
FAQ
This can happen if your tahini or almond butter is on the runny side. Add a bit more oats or almond meal until the dough firms up.
The shade depends on the quality and freshness of your matcha. A vibrant, high-grade powder gives the best color.
You can roll the balls in shredded coconut, sesame seeds, or blitz pumpkin seeds until coarse and crumbly for a similar crunchy coating.
If you loved this, you might also enjoy these similar no-bake snacks. Snickerdoodle Protein Balls bring cozy cinnamon vibes while staying vegan and no-bake. Raspberry Coconut Bites are fruity, nutty, and snack-friendly. Date Fudge Truffles are rich, chewy, and naturally sweet.
Matcha Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp matcha powder about 6g; use high-quality for best color
- 1 cup almond meal about 84g
- ½ cup quick oats about 45g
- 4 tbsp maple syrup about 84g
- ¼ cup tahini about 64g; well-stirred
- ¼ cup almond butter about 68g; smooth, unsweetened
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios for coating (about 30g)
Instructions
- Add the almond meal, matcha powder, and oats to a mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
- Pour in the maple syrup, tahini, and almond butter. Mix or blend until a sticky dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter (around 3 cm).
- Roll each ball in crushed pistachios until evenly coated.
- Place the balls on a tray, cover, and refrigerate until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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