Description
These no-bake Matcha Coconut Balls are quick, easy, and delicious treats made with almond flour, coconut, and matcha powder. They’re coated in a white chocolate glaze and are naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder (culinary grade)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 – 3 tablespoons almond milk, as needed
- 1 cup white chocolate (or vegan white chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, shredded coconut, and matcha until evenly combined.
- Stir in honey and melted coconut oil until the mixture clumps.
- Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough presses together easily.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into smooth balls, and place on a parchment-lined tray. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- For the glaze, melt white chocolate with coconut oil in short bursts in the microwave (or over a double boiler) until smooth.
- Whisk in matcha powder until evenly green.
- Dip each chilled ball into the glaze, let excess drip off, and return to the tray.
- Immediately sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes until the glaze is set. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
Notes
- Use maple syrup and vegan white chocolate for a vegan version.
- Swap almond flour for sunflower seed flour to make it nut-free.
- Add citrus zest for a bright flavor boost.
- Toast coconut before using for deeper flavor.
- Try a dark chocolate coating instead of white chocolate for a bolder taste.
- Increase matcha for a stronger green tea flavor.
- Roll in plain coconut or dust with matcha if skipping glaze.
- Best enjoyed chilled; reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg