Matcha Pistachio Bites

Matcha Pistachio Bites

Servings: 24 bites
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

For the bites:

  • 70 g unsalted pistachios
  • 50 g cashew nuts
  • 35 g rolled oats
  • 220 g Medjool dates, pitted
  • 2 tbsp La Vida Vegan pistachio spread
  • 5 g matcha powder
  • 15 g ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

For the coating:

  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 15 g finely chopped pistachios
  • Pinch of coarse sea salt

Preparation:

  1. Add the pistachios, cashew nuts and rolled oats to a food processor. Pulse briefly until you have a coarse crumb.
  2. Add the dates, La Vida Vegan pistachio spread, matcha powder, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract and salt. Blend until you have a firm, sticky mixture.
  3. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of maple syrup or 1 extra date and blend again.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls with your hands. If desired, flatten them slightly to create a bite shape.
  5. Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in a bain-marie or carefully in the microwave.
  6. Dip the tops of the bites into the chocolate or coat them completely.
  7. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios and a little coarse sea salt.
  8. Place in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them.