Matcha White Chocolate Protein Bites

Culinary-grade matcha turns these a genuinely vivid green and brings the calm, focused caffeine of green tea. White chocolate is matcha's best friend; the sweetness rounds out the earthiness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cashew butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 scoops (about 60g) vanilla protein powder
• 2 teaspoons culinary-grade matcha powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Sift the matcha into the almond flour, protein powder, and salt (matcha clumps).
2. Stir in the cashew butter and honey to form a smooth green dough.
3. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
4. Roll into 14 balls and chill 20 minutes.
5. Store refrigerated up to 10 days; keep them out of sunlight so the green stays vivid.

Tips

• Ceremonial matcha is wasted here; culinary grade is cheaper and tastes stronger in food.
• Sifting the matcha is the difference between smooth green dough and bitter specks.
• Dust the tops with extra matcha for the full teahouse look.

FAQ

How much caffeine do these have?

Two teaspoons of matcha across 14 bites is roughly 10mg per bite; noticeable but far gentler than coffee.

Why did my bites turn brownish-green?

Matcha oxidizes with light and time. Store them covered in the fridge and eat within a week for the best color.