Healthy Matcha No Bake Bars
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If you enjoy healthy matcha recipes, these no-bake bars are a simple place to start. They’re easy to make, full of healthy ingredients, and a fun way to enjoy matcha beyond just a green tea latte.
They’re perfect if you enjoy matcha drinks like this Matcha Mocktail but want something you can grab and eat on the go.
If you love healthy matcha recipes but don’t always want a green tea latte, these matcha bars are a fun way to enjoy it. They’re lightly sweet, packed with healthy ingredients, and have that beautiful, vibrant green color that makes matcha so special. The matcha adds an earthy flavor, while the maple syrup and chocolate lend a subtle sweetness.
The best part? They use simple ingredients, take just minutes to make, and store well in the fridge for quick snacks during the week.
🔍Quick Look: Healthy Matcha Chocolate Bars
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
- ⏱️ Total Time: 15 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 12 bars
- 📊 Calories: 210
- 🥣 What You’ll Need: 8×8-inch square dish, large mixing bowl, microwave-safe bowl, and spoon.
- 👩🏼🍳 Flavor Profile: Think peanut butter cup with a hint of matcha earthiness – not too sweet and very satisfying.
Before losing 125 pounds, the only tea I drank was sweet tea, with 2 BIG scoops of sugar in each pitcher.
However, after a back injury, my health has become a priority, and now I enjoy superfoods like matcha. That’s why I created these bars.
Because the sweetness comes mainly from maple syrup, these bars avoid much of the added sugar found in many packaged snacks.
They’re also relatively low calorie compared with many store-bought energy bars.
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What is Matcha?
Matcha is a finely ground matcha green tea powder made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. Instead of steeping green tea leaves like regular tea, matcha uses the whole leaf, which is ground into a fine powder.
Because you’re consuming the entire leaf, matcha contains more antioxidants and nutrients than a typical cup of green tea.
One of the most talked-about compounds in matcha is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant that contributes to many of matcha’s health benefits.
Why People Love Healthy Matcha Recipes
Matcha has been used in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries. Today, you’ll see it everywhere from coffee shops to smoothies and baked goods. Here’s why healthy matcha recipes have become so popular:
- Contains antioxidants like EGCG
- Provides energy with less caffeine than coffee
- Can support wellness and weight loss goals
- Adds a naturally earthy flavor to recipes
- Creates a beautiful, vibrant green color
Choosing the Best Matcha Powder
Not all matcha is the same. For drinks like a creamy matcha or green tea latte, many people prefer ceremonial grade matcha powder because it has a smoother taste.
For baking or delicious matcha recipes like these bars, culinary grade matcha works great and is more affordable.
Look for:
- Bright, vibrant green powder; dull or yellowish matcha usually means it’s old or lower quality.
- Fresher matcha will have a fine, silky texture and a naturally sweet, grassy aroma.
- Check for whole-leaf sourcing and minimal additives; pure matcha is just ground green tea leaves.
Ingredients You’ll Need
These healthy matcha bars use simple pantry ingredients. For best results, use good quality matcha.
- Oat Flour
- Almond Flour
- Protein Powder- this Homemade Protein Powder is the best!
- Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Peanut Butter or seed butter
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Soy Milk or your favorite plant milk, like coconut milk, or almond milk
- Dark Chocolate Chips (Vegan)
- Coconut Oil
Optional Mix-ins:
- Coconut Flakes
- Chopped Nuts
- White Chocolate Chips
- Sea Salt
- Hemp Seeds for extra healthy fats
You may need to add a little more plant milk after adding optional mix-ins, if necessary.
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How to Make Healthy Matcha No Bake Bars
These bars come together quickly and don’t require baking.
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, matcha green tea powder, and protein powder. Stir until the matcha is evenly distributed.
Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients
To the dry ingredients, add nut butter, maple syrup, plant milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture holds together.
Step 3: Press into Pan
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 dish. Alternatively, you can roll them into bite-sized balls.
Step 4: Top with Chocolate
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second intervals. Stir and combine well. Pour over the bars and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
Step 5: Chill
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm. Slice into bars and enjoy!
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Healthy Matcha No Bake Bars
If you enjoy delicious matcha recipes, these bars are a simple place to start. They’re easy to make, full of healthy ingredients, and a fun way to enjoy matcha beyond just a green tea latte.
Healthy Matcha No Bake Bars
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 2 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or seed butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy milk or your favorite plant milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts your favorite
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (vegan)
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients –In a bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, and matcha green tea powder. Stir until well combined.
- Step 2: Add wet ingredients – to the dry ingredients, add peanut butter, maple syrup, soy milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture holds together.
- Step 3: Press into a pan –Press the mixture into a parchment-lined dish.
- Step 4: Top with chocolate –Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second intervals. Stir and combine well. Pour over the bars and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
- Step 5: Chill –Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm. Slice into bars and enjoy.
Notes
Tips for Making this Healthy Matcha Recipe
- Use a high quality matcha
- If you add some optional add-ins you will need to add a little more liquid.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days, placing parchment paper between layers.
- To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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