Healthy Matcha Truffles
These Healthy Matcha Truffles are a no-bake, naturally sweetened treat made with dates, nut butter, and matcha powder. Soft, creamy, and lightly sweet, they’re perfect for a healthy snack, meal prep, or a better-for-you dessert—without refined sugar or baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup almond butter or cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 –1½ teaspoons matcha powder culinary or ceremonial grade
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Coatings
- Extra matcha powder
- Shredded coconut
- Cacao powder
Instructions
- If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well.
- Add dates to a food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms.
- Add almond butter, coconut oil, matcha powder, vanilla extract, salt, and almond flour.
- Process until the mixture is smooth and holds together when pressed.
- Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Roll truffles in matcha powder, coconut, or cacao powder if desired.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Start with 1 teaspoon matcha and add more to taste—too much can be bitter.
- If the mixture is sticky, add a little more almond flour.
- Chilling improves both flavor and texture.