Hi there, have a look at these succulent matcha lemon energy bars made with plant-based ingredients only! There is no unnecessary junk, only whole ingredients in this sweet matcha lemon bars recipe that gives you plenty of energy before or after a workout.
You only need 4 ingredients (nuts, dried shredded or desiccated coconut, lemon, dates) and 1 tsp of matcha (or 1 matcha shot, from Clearspring) for a powerful snack ! Matcha is a basic superfood powder that I always have at home, because of its nutrients.
I love to use cashew nuts and a bit of Macadamia in this matcha lemon bars recipe as they taste seriously good. I use only half a cup of Macadamia to reduce the price and make it affordable (you can even use only cashews, it works well and the crunch is fabulous).
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I created these matcha bars because I was part of a matchaness challenge for 7 days ! It was so exciting and such a success story.
An easy recipe
This recipe is so easy. First, I use a small or medium mixer (or food processor) and I mix all the ingredients together : cashews, macadamia, lemon juice, matcha, dates and grated coconut. And I scrap if needed and mix again until I reach a sticky texture.
Then I place the dough in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
To make the energy bars, I use another parchment paper over it and flatten the dough with my mini rolling pin. If you don’t have one, use a flat-bottomed jar to press down the mixture together. Then you let it set in the fridge for 4 hours.
When it is ready, sprinkle some extra matcha and extra coconut on top. Cut into bars, place in a covered box with waxing paper, and help yourself each time you need a snack.
If you want to wrap them separately in waxing paper for takeaway, the bottom might be a bit sticky. So I usually, pour extra coconut (flakes or powder) into a plate and dip the bottom of my bar into the coconut powder.
If your desiccated coconut flakes are too thick for the dipping, just mix it until you reach a powder for 2 to 5 seconds and dip again. So the matcha lemon bars are not sticky at all.
Then I wrap it up, so it is easy to place in a kids snack or to take at work.
Matcha bars and what else for a sweet tooth ?
If you want to discover more matcha recipes or how to increase your matcha intake, check out my matcha chia pudding and my powerful matcha latte.
Top Tip about matcha
Isn’t matcha powder, such an amazing superfood? You need to make sure you buy quality matcha (bad quality matcha can be very bitter).
Matcha is known to help boosting your metabolism, to help with concentration, to strengthen your immune system and to relax the body too ! It is high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Do you think matcha could become your new coffee? Of course, you do, especially if you know my succulent powerful matcha latte.
Healthy matcha lemon bars and…
Lemony, perfectly nutty, so sweet & can’t stop to eat them !
If you make it
If you make the matcha lemon bars, tag me on Instagram as @live.and.taste and use #liveandtaste hashtag.
Feel free to ask me any question or leave me a comment (reply) below the recipe, I will be thrilled to reply to you.
Healthy greetings from Laetitia
MATCHA LEMON ENERGY BARS
INGREDIENTS
- Β½ cup cashew nuts
- Β½ cup macadamia nuts - (or cashew nuts)
- 12 dates, pitted
- Β½ cup dried coconut (small desiccated flakes, shredded or powder) - (and extra for topping) – all natural, unsweetened
- ΒΌ lemon or lime, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp matcha powder - (and extra for topping)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all ingredients in a medium/small mixer or a food processor and mix until well combined for 1-2 minutes. Sometimes you have to stop to scrap the sides down and to mix again.
- Place the dough in a baking pan (15x15cm) lined with parchment paper and using another parchment paper on top, press the mixture firmly using a small rolling pin or the bottom of a jar.
- The bars have a thickness of approx. 1 cm (or less or more, depending of the size of your baking pan). Using a sieve, dust the top of the bars with extra matcha powder and sprinkle some coconut powder or flakes.
- Cover the dough and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
- Cut the bars lengthwise and eat them whenever needed. They last in the fridge in a covered box for 1 to 2 weeks.
- You can wrap them individually in parchment paper. The bottom might be a bit sticky for this process, so remove it carefully and dip it in some extra coconut flakes or powder. Pour dried coconut (flakes or powder) onto a plate, and dip the bars, one by one. If the coconut flakes or shreds are too big, reduce into powder using a mixer, and dip the bars.Then wrap them carefully and keep them in a box. So it is ready for takeaway.
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