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April 28, 2015 By Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Coconut Matcha Energy Bars

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These vegan Coconut Matcha Energy Bars are a great healthy snack for days when you need long-lasting energy. Created by The Grateful Grazer.

I’m heading to New Orleans(!) so I created these matcha energy bars to keep us energized for the drive.

One of my go-to strategies for staying healthy wile traveling is bringing snacks from home.  Being armed with healthy snacks just makes it so much easier to bypass processed convenience store stuff that I don’t really enjoy eating anyway.

WHAT IS MATCHA?

Matcha is a type of green tea that comes in a powder.  Because the entire leaf is used, matcha contains even more beneficial antioxidants and nutrients than regular green tea.  You can read more about the health benefits of matcha tea in my Matcha 101 post.

I’ve been using more matcha lately (it’s great in smoothies and lattes) and wanted to try incorporating it into an energy bar.

Matcha has been shown to support a feeling of calm alertness – pretty helpful while traveling.

These vegan Coconut Matcha Energy Bars are a great healthy snack for days when you need long-lasting energy. Created by The Grateful Grazer.

NEW TO HOMEMADE ENERGY BARS?

A great homemade energy bar needs a few things:

  • Nuts and seeds for energy, healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein.
  • Dates and/or other dried fruits for easily-digestible carbohydrates/quick energy, fiber, sweetness, and to act as a binder.
  • Flavorings I used coconut, cacao nibs, matcha, and vanilla here. (But you could substitute with other flavorings and spices to make tons of different combinations, feel free to experiment.)

How can I best describe these energy bars?

They’re kinda like a Lara bar and a green tea latte had a (really delicious) baby…

These vegan Coconut Matcha Energy Bars are a great healthy snack for days when you need long-lasting energy. Created by The Grateful Grazer.

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Coconut Matcha Energy Bars
Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
With a combination of nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, and matcha green tea powder, these flavorful energy bars are a healthier alternative to most store-bought energy bars.
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: gluten-free, vegan
Servings: 8 bars
Author: The Grateful Grazer
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups dates pitted + roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean or pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder + additional for sprinkling
  • 2 tbsp cacao nibs unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
  1. Combine dates, almonds, cashews, hemp seeds, vanilla, + 2 tsp matcha powder in food processor and pulse until well-combined. Mixture should stick together like a dough when pressed. If mixture is falling a part, add a few more dates and process again until combined.
  2. Add cacao nibs and pulse just enough for cacao to be dispersed throughout.
  3. Line a small baking dish with parchment paper (so bars are easier to remove later) and add bars to dish. Use hands or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down until it is compact and smooth. Sprinkle coconut and additional matcha on top and press down with back of spoon.
  4. Place dish in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Remove bars from dish by pulling out parchment paper. Cut into bars + store in fridge for up to 1 week.

These vegan Coconut Matcha Energy Bars are a great healthy snack for days when you need long-lasting energy. Created by The Grateful Grazer.

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These vegan Coconut Matcha Energy Bars are a great healthy snack for days when you need long-lasting energy. Created by The Grateful Grazer.
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  1. Larice @ Feeding Your Beauty says

    April 28, 2015 at 9:21 am

    These look wonderful! I love that all of the ingredients are things I normally have. And I’m always looking for new ways to use matcha powder. Thanks for the recipe, as well as all of the links for other ways to use green tea powder!They sound excellent. Can’t wait to try!

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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Larice! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:02 am

    These are perfect for travel! Perfect healthy fuel! I adore matcha and coconut!
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! Coconut and matcha are one of my favorite combos too! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katie (The Muffin Myth) says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Oooh, loving the looks of these! I have a similar bar recipe but I’ve never tried adding matcha. I’ve pinned the recipe and will be trying them out for some upcoming travels. Brilliant! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks, Katie! I hope you enjoy them (and your upcoming travels)!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Love that you’ve packed so much nutrition into one bar! Love the color of these – so fun! Enjoy New Orleans!
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Marissa says

    May 6, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    These look amazing. Perfect for a roadtrip!
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      May 6, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Marissa! They worked out great for our trip! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kimber says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Hoping to make these as a Christmas gift. Just want to verify the quantity for the dates. Is it just 1 1/4 dates or should that tat be 1 1/4 cup of dates? Thanks and Merry Christmas

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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      December 22, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Kimber, hopefully you’re able to see my updates but yes, the correct amount is 1 1/4 cup dates. Let me know how it goes! ☺️

      Reply
  7. Linja says

    January 31, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I love these, i just finished making these but they crumble easily any tips on another binding agent besides dates that i can add?

    Linja

    Reply
    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      February 2, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Linja! You could also try a little pure maple syrup and/or chia seeds. Let me know how it goes! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kristina says

    September 10, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Hi there! My sister has made these twice for me and they are delicious everytime; with or without cacao nibs. What kind of culinary matcha did you use? Thanks.

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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      September 14, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Hi Kristina! I’m so glad you like the bars! Most recently, I have used Encha matcha but I switch it up all the time! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Becky says

    June 7, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Great recipe! Do you think these bars could be frozen to store longer?

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    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      June 7, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Becky! Yes, you can definitely freeze these! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kate says

    June 22, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Delicious….. however they crumble when cut. Can you suggest a binding agent that is not a sweetener?

    Reply
    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      June 23, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Hi Kate, sorry they’re crumbling on you. You could try adding nut butter, chia seeds, or flax eggs (1 tbsp flax mixed with 3 tbsp water). Sometimes it helps to process them a little more too so that the dates are fully incorporated into the ‘dough’ and hold everything together better.
      Hope this helps. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    August 21, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Mmm wow I can’t wait to make these! I love matcha and am always looking for ways to incorporate more in my eats!

    Reply
    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      August 28, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks, Mary! I love matcha, too. The best when I need a little energy boost! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kristina says

    July 26, 2018 at 10:43 am

    Did you use raw almonds and cashews or roasted? Thx.

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    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      July 31, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Hi Kristina! I used raw nuts but roasted would also work here if that’s what you have on hand. Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Debbie Iseman says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I just finished making these and as others have mentioned, the consistency was crumbly. I added more dates but this didn’t do the trick so eventually I added some unsweetened applesauce. Next time I think I will try to bind it with cashew butter or maple syrup. But they are in the freezer and I was able to cut them into bars. They won’t last long because they are very tasty!

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    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      September 13, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Thanks for your feedback, Debbie!

      Reply

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