Chocolate Covered Matcha Tahini Bites

These Chocolate Covered Matcha Tahini Bites have a date base and are infused with the natural caffeine of green tea. Flavored with tahini and studded with almonds for protein and crunch, they are the perfect snack any time of the day.

When I’m looking for an energy bite to keep in my fridge or freezer on a weekly basis, these chocolate covered match tahini bites are my go-to recipe. They have a date and almond base with matcha mixed in as well as savory tahini. After I shape them into balls, I dip them in chocolate for extra decadence in each bite.

These are ideal for snacking during the day, especially if you need an extra boost of caffeine from the green tea of the matcha powder. They’re even great for dessert if you’re looking for something that’s easy to prep ahead of time – trust me, everyone loves them.

I also like to eat one before a long workout for a bit of sweetness and a boost of energy and protein. I recommend these matcha energy bites as a meal prep recipe to keep you going throughout the week, you can’t go wrong!

Ingredients

• Pitted dates: Be sure to buy Medjool dates. You can buy them pitted or remove the pits yourself.
• Raw almonds: Best for making into an almond-like flour to help bind the date dough mixture.
• Tahini: Adds nuttiness and moisture to the dough.
• Matcha: Also known as green tea powder. Adds natural caffeine that doesn’t spike your energy level like the caffeine in coffee, plus is rich in antioxidants.
• Dark chocolate: Use no sugar added here, such as Lily’s. We melt it down the coat the bites.
• Flaky sea salt: Adds a crunch and nice salty flavor that enhances everything.
• Sesame seeds: Gives a nuttiness and little texture to garnish the bites with.

How to Make Chocolate Matcha Tahini Bites

1. In a food processor process 1 cup of almonds and 1 1/2 tablespoons of matcha powder until a flour like substance forms.
2. Add in the soaked dates and tahini. Process until a dough-like substance forms. Once fully combined, transfer to a bowl and using a small ice cream scooper or tablespoon roll into balls and freeze.
3. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler. Dip the balls into the chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle immediately with flaky sea salt.
4. Refrigerate again until the chocolate is set. Dust with matcha to serve.

Expert Tips

• Soak the dates in warm water before blending. This helps to make the dates extra soft so when they are blended in the food processor they form a soft dough-like texture.
• If your date dough is too soft, let it firm up in the fridge before shaping into balls. When in doubt, just refrigerate the dough mixture and it will solidify quickly for easy molding.
• Swap the nut if desired. We love the taste of almond, but you could also use cashews, walnuts, or pecans for variety.
• Mix the tahini well before adding. It often separates in the jar, so be sure to mix well before adding to the date mixture.

Storage

Store the matcha date bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to two months.

More Snack Recipes to Try

• Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
• Cinnamon Raisin No-Bake Cookies
• Almond Flour Banana Muffins