No Bake Matcha Bites - Healthy Vegan Energy Snacks for Workouts, Hiking & On-the-Go | Gluten-Free Green Tea Protein Balls

Organic Benefits:

• One cup of matcha contains more antioxidants than ten cups of regular green tea
• Unlike coffee which can sometimes have you buzzing but leave you crashing shortly after, matcha provides a steady stream of energy while also calming down the body and central nervous system
• It has also shown to improve memory and brain function

What You’ll Need:

For the base:

• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1 cup almonds
• 3 tbsp

For the filling:

• 1 ½ cups cashews, soaked in boiling water for at least
  20 mins (drain)
• ½ cup , melted
• ½ cup canned coconut milk (shaken)
• ½ cup dates, soaked in boiling water for 2 mins (drain)
• 1-2 tbsp hot water
• 2-3 tsp

Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Vegan - Refined Sugar Free - Paleo 

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Yields: Roughly 12 servings

Preparation:

1. Line the bottom and the sides of a 8" x 4" baking pan with parchment or wax paper.
2. In a food processor, chop 1 cup dates with almonds and 2 tbsp melted coconut oil. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
3. Blend the ½ cup of melted coconut oil, ½ cup canned coconut milk, ½ cup soaked dates, 1 ½ cup cashews and matcha in a blender until smooth.
4. Add 1 tbsp of hot water at a time to help the mixture blend. Pour over the date and almond crumble and garnish with desired toppings. Allow it to set in the freezer for at least
   an hour.