No-bake bites blending matcha, gingerbread spices, and protein for a wholesome, energizing snack or treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if required)
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons almond flour
04 - 1 tablespoon matcha powder
05 - 1.5 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
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly stir rolled oats, protein powder, almond flour, matcha powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
02 - Add maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until a uniform dough forms; if too dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans if desired.
04 - Scoop approximately one tablespoon of dough for each bite and roll into smooth balls.
05 - Refrigerate the formed bites for at least 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture before serving.
