Matcha Choc Protein Bites
Antioxidant-rich, naturally sweet energy bites you can make in 20 minutes flat
SimplyPure Matcha Chocolate-
The Base
- — 2 scoops SimplyPure Fermented Yeast Protein — Matcha Chocolate (72g)
- — 200g Medjool dates, pitted (~14–16 dates)
- — 1 cup Rolled oats, gluten-free certified (90g)
- — 3 tbsp Natural almond butter (just almonds + salt)
- — 1 tsp Culinary-grade matcha powder (optional, for deeper green colour)
- — 2 tbsp Water (only if mixture is too dry to bind) Coconut Coating
- — 4 tbsp Desiccated coconut, unsweetened
Approximate values. Varies with specific brands and ingredient sizes used.
- Food processor (essential for blending dates into smooth paste)
- Large mixing bowl
- Flat plate or tray for chilling and coating
- Kitchen scale (recommended for accurate 40g portions)
- Refrigerator for the 30-minute chill step
- If your dates are dry or firm, soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain completely and pat dry with paper towels — any excess moisture will make the mixture sticky and difficult to roll.
- Add dates to the food processor and blitz until a completely smooth, sticky paste forms — approximately 60 seconds. Scrape down the sides once halfway through. The paste should look glossy and hold together when pressed.
- Add rolled oats, SimplyPure Matcha Chocolate, almond butter, and optional extra matcha powder to the food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until everything is combined into a thick, uniform dough. Do not over-process — you want some oat texture remaining.
- Pinch a small amount between your fingers and press — it should hold together cleanly without crumbling. If it crumbles, add water one tablespoon at a time and pulse again until it binds.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes. This chilling step makes rolling significantly easier — the mixture firms up and becomes far less sticky to handle.
- Place desiccated coconut on a flat plate. Remove the chilled mixture from the fridge. Slightly dampen your palms with water — this prevents sticking. Divide into 12 equal portions (~40g each) and roll each firmly into a smooth ball.
- Immediately roll each ball in the desiccated coconut, pressing gently so it adheres evenly on all sides.
- Place on a lined tray and refrigerate for a further 30 minutes to firm up completely before serving or storing.
Swap out the desiccated coconut for any of these alternatives to change the flavour profile:
Serve 2 bites as a pre-workout snack 30–45 minutes before training — the natural sugars from dates provide fast energy while the protein and oats deliver sustained fuel. For a post-workout option, pair with a glass of cold oat milk for extra protein and carbohydrate recovery. For gifting or festive occasions, arrange 6 bites in a kraft paper box lined with parchment and dust lightly with matcha powder — they make a beautiful, thoughtful health gift. For children's tiffin, pair 2 bites with a small piece of fruit for a balanced school snack.
- ✓ No-heat preparation — all 6 BCFU probiotics and both digestive enzymes (Bromelain + Alpha-galactosidase) remain at 100% potency
- ✓ Matcha EGCG antioxidants + SimplyPure's complete EAA profile support both oxidative stress reduction and muscle recovery simultaneously
- ✓ Completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan — the most allergen-friendly snack in the entire SimplyPure recipe series
- ✓ Dates as the sole sweetener — natural fibre slows sugar absorption, preventing a spike and crash
- ✓ Batch-make 12 bites in one session — 5 days of pre-workout snacking handled in 20 minutes
Matcha contains EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) at concentrations up to 137× higher than regular green tea — one of the most studied plant polyphenols for athletic recovery. EGCG has demonstrated in clinical research to reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress markers, decrease inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6), and improve mitochondrial efficiency in skeletal muscle. Combined with SimplyPure's complete amino acid profile (PDCAAS 1.0) and the natural caffeine from matcha, each bite delivers a genuinely ergogenic combination — muscle repair, antioxidant protection, and calm focused energy in a single 40g ball.
Fermented yeast protein is denser than whey per gram, so these bites will be slightly firmer than standard energy balls — this is normal and desirable. The 15-minute pre-chill is not optional; at room temperature the mixture is too soft to roll cleanly and will stick to your palms. Slightly damp palms are your best rolling tool. For extra smooth, glossy bites, roll them twice — once immediately after portioning, then once more after the first 5 minutes of chilling when the outer layer has slightly firmed.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days. The bites firm up further as they chill and are best eaten straight from the fridge.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed zip-lock bag or container for up to 2 months. Separate each bite with a small piece of parchment to prevent them from sticking together. Thaw at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before eating — they are also delicious eaten slightly frozen.
Room temperature: Safe for up to 4 hours — ideal for carrying in a gym bag or tiffin box. Beyond 4 hours in warm conditions, refrigerate.
- Indian Ladoo Version: Add 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (til) and ¼ tsp cardamom powder to the mixture before rolling. Replace coconut coating with a mix of desiccated coconut and a pinch of saffron — a SimplyPure-powered ladoo that belongs on a Diwali plate.
- Nut-Free: Replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter (same quantity) or tahini for a completely nut-free version that is safe for school tiffins and nut-allergy households.
- Higher Protein: Add 2 tbsp hemp seeds to the food processor along with the oats — this adds approximately 6g of extra protein and meaningful omega-3 fatty acids per batch without changing the texture.
20 minutes now. 5 days of clean snacking sorted.
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