Easy Matcha Cookie Protein Bites (Ready in 15 Minutes)
Soft, chewy no-bake bites with earthy matcha and creamy almond butter. Ready in 15 minutes with just 5 ingredients, your perfect grab-and-go snack that tastes like dessert but fuels like a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural almond butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips optional
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Line a plate with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, matcha powder, and sea salt until well combined and no clumps remain.
- Add almond butter and maple syrup to the bowl. Stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon for 2-3 minutes until mixture becomes thick and sticky like cookie dough. Add optional chocolate chips or chia seeds if using.
- Test consistency by pinching mixture between fingers—it should hold together. If too dry, add 1 teaspoon maple syrup. If too wet, add 1 tablespoon oats.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll firmly between palms into smooth balls. Dampen hands lightly if mixture sticks. Repeat to make 12 bites total.
- Place bites on prepared parchment paper and refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Matcha Quality: Use ceremonial-grade matcha for best flavor. Culinary grade can be bitter. Store matcha in fridge or freezer to preserve color and freshness.
Nut Butter Substitutions: Cashew butter works beautifully with a milder flavor. For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter. Avoid peanut butter as it overpowers the matcha.
Texture Adjustments: For smoother bites, blend half the oats into flour before mixing. For more texture, leave oats whole.
Storage Tips: Layer bites between parchment paper in an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 10 days. Freeze up to 3 months in freezer-safe container. Thaw frozen bites in fridge overnight or at room temperature for 15 minutes.