Description
These no-bake Christmas energy balls are naturally green from matcha and pistachios, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and coated in festive red-and-white cranberry coconut. Perfect for a healthy holiday snack or make-ahead gift.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, very finely chopped (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (for coating)
Instructions
- Add pistachios to a food processor and pulse until finely crumbled (avoid turning into paste).
- Add coconut flour, almond flour, shredded coconut, matcha powder, vanilla or almond extract, and melted coconut oil. Process until evenly combined, scraping down sides as needed.
- Add honey or maple syrup and blend again until mixture becomes sticky and clumps together. Adjust consistency with a bit more sweetener or flour as needed.
- Roll into 8 evenly sized balls using your hands.
- In a small bowl, mix finely chopped cranberries and shredded coconut for the coating.
- Roll each ball in the cranberry-coconut mixture, pressing gently so it sticks.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or serve immediately if desired.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry, add more sweetener 1 tsp at a time.
- If too sticky, add almond flour 1 tsp at a time.
- Store chilled to maintain shape and texture.
- Use spirulina or cocoa powder instead of matcha for variation.
- Make ahead for holiday mornings or gifts—they keep well refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
