Japanese Matcha Sesame Energy Bites
No-bake energy bites with matcha, toasted sesame, oats, and honey — an easy Japanese-style snack.

Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Stir together oats, matcha, sesame seeds, and coconut (if using) in a bowl.
- 2
Warm honey and almond butter with soy sauce until smooth, about 20 seconds in the microwave.
- 3
Pour over the dry mix and stir until a thick dough forms.
- 4
Roll into 8 small balls. Chill 20 minutes before eating. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
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