Matcha Protein Bar

Matcha green tea is derived from finely powdered, shade-grown green tea leaves. Due to its numerous health benefits, it has gained recognition as a superfood. I have shared my homemade matcha protein bars with friends and family, and everyone who tried them had a unanimous comment: “Veronica, it tastes heavenly!” Give it a try and share your love for it with me.

Health benefits of matcha green tea

• It contains high antioxidants, Vitamin A, B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and minerals.
• It boosts immune function and energy levels.
• It supports the body to get rid of harmful chemicals and toxins
• It contains EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) which is known for variety health benefit such as cardiovascular health, arthritis, and diabetes.
• It is proven to reduce burn body fat.
• It provides relief from constipation and improves mood.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups organic raw cashews, soaked 4-6 hours
• 1 cup organic rolled oat, raw, blended
• ½ cup organic grass-fed butter, melted
• ½ cup raw honey
• ¼ cup coconut butter, melted
• 4 scoop protein power, vanilla or butterscotch flavour
• 1 tbsp. organic matcha powder

Directions:

1. Prepare line wax paper on 8×8 baking pan.
2. Add wet ingredients – cashews, butter, coconut butter, honey in a blend and blend until completely smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients – protein powder, oat, matcha powder.
4. Pour blended wet ingredients into the mixture of dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Pour the mixture batter in 8×8 square baking pan and press the batter to cover bottom of pan evenly.
6. Place it in a freezer for 60 minutes+
7. Remove it out of freezer and cut them in 16 pieces.
8. Store in a refrigerator or a freezer after individual wrapped with wax paper or cling wrap.