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Naturally colored green, these energy balls take a few minutes to prepare and make a super healthy, easy snack on-the-go!
Aren’t these fun? I mean, all of my favorites rolled into one little ball!
Theres’ no green food coloring in these babies, I added green tea matcha powder which not only gives them their pretty green color, but also adds tons of antioxidants. Basically, antioxidants help fight off the bad things in your body as well as prevent diseases and illnesses like cancer. What’s not to like? Matcha is green tea in powder form and you know how much I love my green tea.
With the holidays coming up (GASP! NEXT WEEK!) I really need to up my healthy snack game these days. I have been eating mindlessly and not being as careful as I usually am, mainly because this time of year is just busier and more stressful. Yes, I love the holidays but man they are exhausting. With that being said, I made a double batch of these babies so I eat these instead of the rest of my kids’ grilled cheese. You get the idea.
Crispy Mint Chocolate Chip Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup 100% maple syrup can use honey but it won't be vegan anymore
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup crispy brown rice cereal
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/4 cup green tea matcha powder
Instructions
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Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium size bowl until thoroughly combined.
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Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to harden.
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Remove from the refrigerator and roll into 1 inch balls.
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Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days (if they last that long!)
Easy, peasy.
Vegan.
Gluten Free.
Dairy Free.
Crazy delicious.
ENJOY!
These are fun! We love these type of snacks. The mint is a great idea!
I am literally obsessed with anything green tea! I have tons of matcha powder begging to be used in these. Thanks for the healthy snack idea!
I love that you added mint! They are so cute and they are healthy and I need a few right now!!
These are a great healthy snack option
What a great combination of ingredients, these sound terrific!
Healthy and tasty? I’m in. Love the flavors in these!
So I know they’re not really like a holiday thing but these would be perfect “Grinch Treats” haha with the green color! I need some of these to battle the Holiday sweets with!
I love the color of matcha and yet, I’ve never actually tried it. Maybe now is my chance!
Matcha and mint is one of my favorite combinations. I swear, you are queen of the protein snacks!
Oh I definitely want to try these! Love finding uses for matcha powder.