Matcha Energy Bites

These wholesome and easy-to-digest energy bites created by NOW^® partner and NY Times Bestselling Author of “Run Fast. Eat Slow.” Elyse Kopecky, are the perfect fuel before a workout or enjoy them as a sweet treat to prevent afternoon energy slumps. Kids will love the cocoa variation, too.

Ingredients

1 cup Walnuts, Organic, Raw & Unsalted

1 cup Pumpkin Seeds, Organic, Raw & Unsalted

¼ cup Hemp Seed Hearts, Organic

2 tablespoons Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Powder

1 tablespoon Matcha Green Tea Powder, Organic

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

6 Medjool dates, pitted, halved

1 tablespoon Liquid Coconut Cooking Oil, Organic

COCOA VARIATION:

sub 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder, Organic

Directions

In a food processor, pulse the nuts, seeds, protein powder (if using), Matcha (or cocoa), and salt until the nuts are coarsely ground. Add the dates and coconut oil. Pulse, stopping as needed to scrape underneath the blade, until the mixture starts to clump together (no visible date/nut pieces).
Roll into bite-sized balls. The mixture will seem dry at first, but just use your hands to roll tightly.
Place in a container with a lid. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before eating.

Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer for up to 1 month.