Matcha Whey Protein Balls

plate with vibrant green matcha protein balls rolled in crushed pistachios

Matcha Whey Protein Balls

Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness

Matcha whey protein balls are another tasty way to get more protein into your day! With 11 grams of protein each, these tasty treats are the perfect on to go snack, hiking fuel, or post-workout treat. Refined sugar free and blood sugar friendly, these protein balls with satisfy the matcha lover in your life.

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Prep Time 6

Course Basics, Sweet Treats

Servings

Calories 143 kcal

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

for the protein balls

6 tbsp goat whey use code BETH to save 10% on your order
1-2 tbsp matcha powder if you are a matcha lover like me, use 2 tbsp!
2 tbsp almond flour
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup nut or seed butter without added oils or sugars
2 tbsp honey
3 tsp coconut oil melted

for rolling the finished balls

1/4 cup raw pistachios chopped fine

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, add whey, matcha, almond flour, cashews, nut or seed butter, honey and coconut oil
Blend well until a smooth paste forms and the dough resembles play-doh!
With your palms, roll about a tablespoon of matcha dough into a ball, repeat. You will have about 10 protein balls.
Roll each protein balls in finely chopped raw pistachios.
Enjoy! These protein balls will keep in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

Notes

graph showing glucose response to matcha protein bites — graph showing level glucose response to two matcha protein bites

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

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