Matcha Superfood Bars
I recently heard about matcha and wanted to give it a try, so I was over the moon when I was sent a lovely package of matcha green tea from matcha maiden. And so, there I was, sitting, just thinkin' bout life when I was craving something to snack on. And oh no, I was NOT going to settle for the usual handful of raw nuts or fruit (which tbh are my most frequent snack options), I needed something different. I mean, come on, I'm on a three (nearly four) month holiday and I need to eat something special at least- cos how often does one get a holiday that goes for this long? I mean, look, you've got to feel for those primary school children- even though when I was there, I learned barely anything and my most important priority was getting to the playground as quick as possible cos last person to the playground was 'it'- these kids only get a two week holiday- six weeks at the most AND they finish school merely days before Christmas (I mean they're children for crying at loud, they need at least a month to prepare for Santa's visit). So anyway, as I was saying, I made these bars in an attempt to try something new, something so indie that even indie's don't even know what hit them. Behold... the Matcha Superfood Bars! They're so filling and so addictive and were created using Matcha maiden's 'Mix N Matcha Blend'. Check out how to make these beauties below...
Ingredients:
For the bars:
- 1 cup and a half of pecans
- 1 cup of cashews
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 8 pitted dates
- 1 tbsp Matcha Maiden's 'Mix N Matcha Blend' (or you could use a tablespoon of any matcha you have on hand)
- 1 tbsp chia
- 1 tbsp LSA
- 1 tbsp protein powder
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil (to melt the oil, I placed it in the microwave for about 30 seconds)
- 3 tbsp water
- optional: if you want a sweeter taste, you can add 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the topping:
- a handful of shredded coconut
- a handful of goji berries
- about ¼ cup toasted sunflower kernels (I toasted these using a pan for about one minute until they became more golden in colour)
Method:
1. Add all ingredients for the bars into a food processor and blend for about 5 minutes until the texture is no longer crumbly and is able to stick together. If it is still too crumbly, add a tablespoon of water (and keep on adding more water until it’s no longer crumbly).
2. Place the mixture on a baking try and spread evenly. Use the back of the spoon to create a smooth surface.
3. Sprinkle the toppings on top of the bar mixture and press the toppings firmly on the top of the mixture.
For the bars:
- 1 cup and a half of pecans
- 1 cup of cashews
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 8 pitted dates
- 1 tbsp Matcha Maiden's 'Mix N Matcha Blend' (or you could use a tablespoon of any matcha you have on hand)
- 1 tbsp chia
- 1 tbsp LSA
- 1 tbsp protein powder
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil (to melt the oil, I placed it in the microwave for about 30 seconds)
- 3 tbsp water
- optional: if you want a sweeter taste, you can add 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the topping:
- a handful of shredded coconut
- a handful of goji berries
- about ¼ cup toasted sunflower kernels (I toasted these using a pan for about one minute until they became more golden in colour)
Method:
1. Add all ingredients for the bars into a food processor and blend for about 5 minutes until the texture is no longer crumbly and is able to stick together. If it is still too crumbly, add a tablespoon of water (and keep on adding more water until it’s no longer crumbly).
2. Place the mixture on a baking try and spread evenly. Use the back of the spoon to create a smooth surface.
3. Sprinkle the toppings on top of the bar mixture and press the toppings firmly on the top of the mixture.
4. Place in fridge for at least an hour and a half.
5. Then cut it into rectangles. These will last for a few days in the fridge. Enjoy!
5. Then cut it into rectangles. These will last for a few days in the fridge. Enjoy!