These spooky matcha energy balls are the perfect healthy Halloween treat. They are decorated to look like monsters, and are also vegan and gluten-free!
Course Snack
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 10minutes
Total Time 10minutes
Servings 8balls
Calories 45kcal
Author Shivani Raja
Ingredients
1/4 cup/ 70gPitted Dates
1/4 cup/ 50gRaw Almondssub any nut/seed of your choosing
1/4 cup/ 30gOats
1/2tspMatcha Powder
1tspVanilla Extract
To decorate:
Edible eyes
1tbspRaw Almondssliced in halves
Instructions
Add the dates, oats, almonds, matcha powder, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Pulse to combine. The mixture should form a sticky dough. If it is not coming together, add a little water 1 tsp at a time and continue to pulse until a dough forms. If the dough is too wet, add a few more oats and pulse.
Take tablespoonfuls of the dough and roll between your hands to form balls. To make mini monsters, use teaspoonfuls of dough.
Decorate the energy balls by adding edible eyes and the sliced almonds for the mouths. Enjoy!
Notes
The energy balls will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.