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8
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10 min
Preparation Time
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0 min
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Nutty Matcha Energy Bites with Blueberries is just what you want to tide you over until your next meal. This matcha recipe takes energy bites up a notch with its unique green tea flavor. Not to mention it’s easy to make ahead and to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
A heart healthy diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, lean protein and legumes, and should limit fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and sodium.
- 2 ¼ cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
- 1 tbsp matcha (green tea) powder
- 1/4 cup no-sugar added dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup unroasted, unsalted cashews
- 2 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 cup water, as needed
- 2 tbsp unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
Cooking Instructions
- Place oats, matcha powder and blueberries in large bowl; stir to combine.
- Place cashews in food processor or blender; process until finely ground.
- Stir into oat mixture.
- Add agave nectar (or honey) and stir to combine well.
- Add water, a small amount at a time, until oat mixture is moist enough to form into balls.
- Shape into 24 (about 1-inch diameter) balls (3 bites per serving).
- Roll lightly in chopped pistachios.
- Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator, covered.
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- Calories 175
- Fat 6.0g
- Saturated Fat 1.0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 3mg
- Total Carbohydrate 27g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 5g
- Calcium 2%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Vitamin C 0%
- Vitamin A 0%
- Potassium 5%
- Iron 9%
- Thiamin 11%
- Magnesium 15%
- Whole Grains 22g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
