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Banana Matcha Energy Bites

May 16, 2016 by Mahy, Updated March 23, 2022 13 Comments

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These Banana Matcha Energy Bites are naturally sweetened and flavored with bananas—so no sugar added at all. Slightly crispy on the outside and ultra chewy on the inside, these are so much better than any store-bought granola bar!

Banana Matcha Energy Bites shaped into granola bars and balls

These healthy Banana Matcha Energy Bites are a favorite breakfast snack and an on-the-go treat to fuel you up with the goodness of Matcha green tea and all the added superfoods. They’re sweetened and flavored with bananas—so no sugar added at all. Slightly crispy on the outside and ultra chewy on the inside, these taste better than any store-bought energy bar.

little round Banana Matcha Energy Bites with some granola bars on the side

As you know, I am absolutely in LOVE with Matcha Green Tea Powder. It’s one of the world’s best treasures from Japan.

Now before we get into today’s banana matcha energy bars, I can’t help but tell you about my new favorite obsession with this Matcha Power hummus. It happens to be the talk of every party I bring it to— It’s the green color, the deep earthy and slightly sweet taste to the hummus.

Banana Matcha Energy Bites on a white countertop with some matcha powder on the side

Why these Matcha Energy Bites will totally elevate your snack game: 

I’ve made those insanely delicious energy bites at least 3 times now and we can’t get enough! They’re perfect for after work-outs, snack on the go, breakfast when you’re rushed, picnics and any time you crave a sweet treat!

If you love your energy bars chewy on the inside, yet slightly crispy on the outside, and not overly sweetened with sugars or honey, these are your new favorites!

These healthy superfood energy bites have just a perfect amount of sweetness with an earthy green tea flavor and are loaded with nuts, cranberries and seeds. I cannot think of a healthier way to snack!

Even though Matcha green tea is one of the healthiest ingredients out there, we still need to add a bit of sweetness to these Energy bites, but I promise we’re still keeping it healthy! It’s like a dream come true!

Get all those health benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder while snacking: 

So I’ve written quite a bit about the many health benefits of Matcha green tea in the Matcha power Hummus post, I’ll just briefly mention some of them again:

  • Matcha provides you with antioxidants and amino acids.
  • Unlike regular green tea, Matcha green tea is grown only in the shade, handpicked and milled in an ever so slow gentle grinder into a fine powder, preserving all the anti-oxidant properties.

Banana Matcha Energy Bites and granola bites arranged on a white tabletop

If you’re new to Matcha green tea, the best tip I can give you is—USE it as often as you can! It’s fabulous in savory and sweet recipes, drinks and baking recipes.

You’ll be surprised how well Matcha green tea pairs with chocolate, and yet it also wonderfully pairs with savory snacks like hummus.

How to make Banana Matcha Energy Bites: 

granola spread out on a baking sheet

You can use any type of nut you like here, and any type of dried fruit too. I love a combination of oats, nuts and superfood seeds like flax seeds, quinoa seeds, sesame and sunflower seeds. But you can very much use only oats, or only seeds and nuts.

Toast the oats, seeds and nuts for 10 mins in the oven. Note that this step is completely optional, but I find that toasting them intensifies the nutty flavor off the seeds and oats and really takes your energy bites to the next level.

banana, vanilla, matcha powder and nut butter blended in a food processor

In the meantime, I add 2 bananas, 2 tablespoons of almond butter to a food processor and blend until smooth. Sprinkle in the Matcha green tea powder and vanilla and blend to combine.

Banana Matcha Granola bars in a rectangular pan

Once the granola mixture is toasted, simply toss it with the Matcha smoothie.

Banana Matcha granola bars with dried nuts and cranberries on a white tabletop

Banana Matcha Energy Bites or Granola Bars – you get to choose! 

Now, if you’re a fan of these cute energy balls like in the photos you won’t even have to bake your energy bites. However, for little energy bites, I really recommend toasting the mixture unless you don’t mind the raw taste of oats in your energy balls.

In order to shape these, simply take an ice cream scoop and form about golf size balls, just like if you were making meatballs. These energy balls need to be chilled for at least an hour to firm up and hold their shape.

For making banana matcha granola bars, press the whole mixture into a parchment lined 8-inch square pan.

Bake the mixture for 25-35 mins until crispy on the edges and the tops are slightly golden. Remove them from the oven, let them cool and slice them into the shape you want.

 

overhead of Banana Matcha Energy Bites and granola bars

These energy bites stay fresh for 3 weeks when wrapped in an airtight container at room temperature, and if you keep them in the fridge they last at least 6 weeks.

Have I mentioned that these healthy banana matcha energy bites are completely vegan and gluten-free when using gluten-free oats? Seriously, give those amazing Matcha energy bites a try!

Banana Matcha Energy Bites and granola bars with some green tea powder in the background

 

Tips for success: 

  • Add in your favorite nuts and dried fruits, and you’ve got yourself a power boosting, satisfying sweet treat that you can feel GOOD about!
  • When using Matcha, always remember that a little bit goes a long way, so 1-2 teaspoons will be the range you’re looking at depending on the recipe.
  • As a nut butter, you can use Peanut butter, any seed butter, or coconut oil—all work beautifully!

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Banana Matcha Energy Bites. These are the BEST homemade protein and anti-oxidant packed energy bites ever--which you can make into energy bars or energy balls. No sugar added, perfectly vegan and gluten free. A favorite snack everyone will LOVE! www.twopurplefigs.com
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Banana Matcha Energy Bites

These Banana Matcha Energy Bites are a favorite breakfast and on-the-go - snack to fuel you up with the goodness of Matcha green tea and all the superfoods. They’re naturally sweetened and flavored with bananas—so no sugar added at all. Slightly crispy on the outside and ultra chewy on the inside, these are so much better than any store-bought granola bar! 

Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword banana energy bites, bliss balls with matcha, energy balls
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 212 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats any type, any size
  • 1 cup seeds one type of a combo—I used a combo of flax seeds, quinoa seeds, sunflower seeds, chia and sesame seeds
  • 1 cup nuts one type or a combo— I used walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and almonds
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Matcha Green Tea Powder
  • 2/3 cup cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a parchment lined baking sheet, place the oats, seeds and nuts. Toast them for 8-inch mins. Leave the oven on.
  3. Remove the tray from the oven and place the oat mixture in a large bowl and add the cranberries into that bowl too.
  4. In the meantime, in a food processor, place the bananas, almond butter, vanilla, flax powder and green tea powder until smooth.

  5. Add the Matcha mixture into the oat mixture and toss it very well.

For making energy balls:

  1. If making no-bake energy balls, use this mixture as it is, take golf size pieces and roll them between your hands into balls. Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 1 hour to firm up.

For making granola bars:

  1. If you’re making the energy bars, take the oat mixture and press it into a parchment lined 8 inch baking pan. Press the oat mixture well with your hands to make sure it’s intact. Bake the pan for 25-35 minutes until the mixture is golden on top and crispy on the edges.
  2. Remove the pan from the oven and let the mixture cool down before slicing. Slice into bars, squares, triangles or any shape you like. Enjoy.
  3. Store the bars wrapped in a cling film and then in a sealed container for at least 2 weeks, and up to a month in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

  • Add in your favorite nuts and dried fruits, and you’ve got yourself a power boosting, satisfying sweet treat that you can feel GOOD about!
  • When using Matcha, always remember that a little bit goes a long way, so 1-2 teaspoons will be the range you’re looking at depending on the recipe.
  • As a nut butter, you can use Peanut butter, any seed butter, or coconut oil—all work beautifully!
Nutrition Facts
Banana Matcha Energy Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 200mg6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Luisa

    September 10, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Instead of matcha, can I use protein powder, like rice protein powder or hemp protein powder? Instead of 2.5 teaspoon, do you think using 1 or 2 tablespoons of protein powder will work with your recepie?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      September 23, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Hi Luisa, I don’t see why not 🙂 I haven’t tried it however.

      Reply
  2. Lara

    November 30, 2018 at 2:42 am

    5 stars
    Hi! I love this recipe!
    I want to do it right now but my oven doesn’t work anymore. Can I do it with an dehydrator??

    Reply
  3. Nils

    June 22, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    3 stars
    Those seem to be a great idea and i will try them. But I will not waste matcha on those. There is a reason that you only use water below 80°C (176F) when making matcha as tea. If the temperature is higher, most of the matchas active substances get broken down by the heat. Since you bake them at 375F what you have left in the finished product is mostly caffeine and the green colour.

    Since matcha is freaking expensive if you want a good quality, I much rather have it as tea instead 😉

    Reply
    • Nils

      June 22, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      My apologies, I just saw there is an option to use the recipe without having to bake it. Thats great 😀

      Reply
      • Mahy

        June 28, 2016 at 9:44 pm

        Hope you enjoy them Nils–yes either way works great! But the Type of Matcha I’m using here is “cooking grade” Matcha, so that should make a difference.

        Reply
  4. Mahy

    May 18, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Lisa, thanks! Please give them a try and let me know how you like them! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mahy

    May 18, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Liz, you are missing out! You will love those!

    Reply
  6. Mahy

    May 18, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Thanks so much Tania!! You will love them 🙂

    Reply
  7. Mahy

    May 18, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Thanks so much Shinee, give those a try!!

    Reply
  8. Mahy

    May 18, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Derek, yes you got it–this you will enjoy and will boost your energy for work outs, so it’s a double bonus!

    Reply
  9. Kerry

    May 16, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Mahy, can kids eat food with matcha in it? Is it recommended?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      May 18, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Kerry, this is interesting because there are equally opposite opinions. On one hand, Matcha provides many anti-oxidants, amino-acids, energy and a natural “detox” which kids can benefit from. On the other hand, the opposite opinions suggests kids don’t “really” need any extra energy, they’re good as they are! For the record Matcha does have a type of caffeine which is not like coffee, but a very mild form, and the amount of Matcha used in the whole recipe is very small so that’s why this is not a main concern. I know for sure that in Japan and many cultures, kids have been drinking and using matcha all their childhood..I suppose at the end it’s what you’re comfortable with 🙂

      Reply

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