No-bake bites combining matcha, gingerbread spices, almond butter, and protein for a wholesome snack or treat.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons almond flour
04 - 1 tablespoon matcha powder
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1/4 cup almond butter (or cashew butter)
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
13 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, almond flour, matcha powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water.
03 - Fold in mini dark chocolate chips and chopped toasted pecans, if using.
04 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll each into a ball with your hands.
05 - Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to firm up.
