Description
Green tea treats combine delicate matcha flavors with classic dessert techniques. Japanese-inspired sweets offer you a delightful culinary experience that blends subtle earthiness and sweet complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) matcha green tea powder
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) almond flour
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Pulverize the ingredients in a food processor, ensuring a thorough and consistent blend that allows the mixture to adhere together seamlessly.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the processed mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, applying light, even pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer the freshly formed green tea treats to an airtight storage container, arranging them in a single layer to prevent potential crushing or deformation.
- Refrigerate the treats for optimal texture and flavor preservation, allowing them to chill and firm up before serving.
- When ready to enjoy, remove the treats from the refrigerator and serve at a cool temperature, savoring the delicate green tea essence and smooth, dense consistency.
Notes
- Pulse ingredients gently to maintain a slightly textured consistency for more interesting bite and mouthfeel.
- Consider toasting nuts before blending to enhance their natural sweetness and add depth of flavor to the green tea treats.
- For dietary variations, swap honey with maple syrup for vegan option or use alternative nuts like sunflower seeds for nut-free version.
- Roll balls in shredded coconut, crushed pistachios, or extra matcha powder for beautiful presentation and added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 114
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg