Matcha Pistachio Protein Balls
No-bake energy balls featuring earthy matcha green tea powder, buttery pistachios, and sweet white chocolate for a sophisticated and nutritious snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Snack, Dessert
Cuisine Fusion, Japanese-inspired
Servings 20 Balls
Calories 110 kcal
- 1 cup shelled pistachios unsalted, roasted
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios for coating
Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if dry, then drain
Process 1 cup pistachios until finely ground
Add dates and process until mixture clumps together
Add protein powder, matcha powder, and salt; pulse to combine
Add honey and vanilla; process until sticky dough forms
Transfer to bowl and fold in white chocolate chips
Roll mixture into 1-tablespoon sized balls
Roll in chopped pistachios for coating
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving
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