Gluten-Free Matcha Energy Balls
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
These vibrant matcha energy balls offer a delightful balance of earthy matcha and sweet dates, with a satisfying chewy texture. They are perfect for a quick, energizing snack that's both wholesome and delicious.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including pitted medjool dates, almonds or cashews, matcha powder — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Matcha Energy Balls: When preparing this snacks recipe, ensure all ingredients, especially nuts and matcha powder, are sourced from brands that guarantee they are free from gluten and processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility to prevent cross-contamination In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Matcha Energy Balls: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole food ingredients. Always ensure your matcha powder and any other packaged additions are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup almonds or cashews
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the pitted Medjool dates into a bowl and cover them with hot water for about 5-10 minutes to soften. Drain the dates thoroughly, ensuring no excess water remains, as this will affect the texture of the energy balls.
- 2
In a food processor, combine the almonds or cashews and pulse until they are finely ground into a coarse meal, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to over-process into a butter.
- 3
Add the softened and drained Medjool dates, matcha powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor with the ground nuts. Process the mixture until it starts to clump together and forms a sticky dough, which should take about 3-5 minutes. You should be able to pinch a bit of the mixture and have it hold its shape.
- 4
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. If the mixture feels too dry, you can add a teaspoon of water; if too sticky, add a little more ground nuts or chia seeds.
- 5
Arrange the formed energy balls on a plate or parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to firm up before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Tips & Notes
- Pure vanilla extract (not imitation) gives a much more complex, rounded flavor — worth the cost in simple recipes.
- Store in an airtight container to keep snacks crispy; add a food-safe silica gel packet to absorb moisture.
- Chill the assembled dish for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
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