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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Snacks » No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars

    ★★★★★ from 8 reviews

    No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars

    Published Mar 11, 2019 · Modified Dec 30, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 22 Comments

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    Healthy homemade No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars made with whole grain oat flour and cashew butter plus a smooth chocolate topping. Vegan + gluten-free!

    Homemade vegan + gluten-free No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars that taste just like a cookie! Made with whole grain oat flour, cashew butter, and vanilla plant protein with a silky smooth chocolate topping. 

    Eeeee it's almost St. Patty's Day! I remember in high school when my friends and I would all bring in doctor's notes and skip half the school day to go to the parade downtown. There weren't any Matcha Protein Bars in site but hey, there was plenty of green beer flowin'.

    These luscious No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars (inspired by my beloved Cookie Dough Protein Bars) were born out of the fact that I have like zero green recipes on my blog. That's no fun!

    The best part is that these no-bake bars are made green thanks to MATCHA! Yep, I did you a favor and skipped the spinach this time. Aren't you excited?

    Homemade vegan + gluten-free No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars that taste just like a cookie! Made with whole grain oat flour, cashew butter, and vanilla plant protein with a silky smooth chocolate topping. 

    What is matcha?

    Matcha is Japanese powdered green tea leaves. Since you're ingesting the whole leaf versus the steeped liquid in traditional tea, you get the most antioxidant bang for your buck. What's so great about that?

    Antioxidants neutralize free radicals in the body, which cause inflammation and often lead to chronic disease. Matcha has three times the antioxidants of traditional green tea. Wowza!

    Matcha has a mild, earthy flavor. If you use too much or aren't used to the taste of matcha, it may seem bitter. I used two tablespoons in this recipe which helps with the bright green color but feel free to use half that amount if you're new to matcha.

    Homemade vegan + gluten-free No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars that taste just like a cookie! Made with whole grain oat flour, cashew butter, and vanilla plant protein with a silky smooth chocolate topping. 

    What is the difference between ceremonial and culinary matcha?

    This tends to be subjective since there isn't specific grading for quality. Ceremonial grade matcha, known as the Koicha preparation ("thick tea"), is reserved for use in the Japanese tea ceremony schools. The other way to brew matcha is called Ususha, meaning "thin tea."

    Processing matcha is super labor-intensive, which explains why it's expensive. You'll find all kinds of matcha available online, including both ceremonial (highest quality and price) and culinary grades of matcha.

    I used organic culinary matcha from Japan in this recipe. Quality depends on how, where, and when the matcha is harvested, how old the plants are, and if the plants are harvested by hand or machine.

    You want to look for authentic Japanese matcha that's shade-grown to aide in a sweet versus bitter flavor. The brighter the green color, the higher the quality. It should have a sweet, full-bodied smell.

    Homemade vegan + gluten-free No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars that taste just like a cookie! Made with whole grain oat flour, cashew butter, and vanilla plant protein with a silky smooth chocolate topping. 

    Let's Talk Ingredients

    • Nut butter: Cashew butter makes these taste like cookies, which I love. You could use almond butter but it may have a less cookie-like taste. Make sure it's the drippy kind!
    • Oat flour: This is the main reason why these have a cookie dough flavor. You could sub a portion of the oat flour for almond flour but I haven't tried these with any other flour. If you're looking for gluten-free, make sure you use certified gluten-free oat flour. You can also make your own by blending rolled oats in the blender until you have a fine flour.
    • Pure maple syrup: This helps the bars stick together. If you're not vegan, honey should also work, as will agave.

    What Protein to Use

    These bad boys not only taste fabulous, but they're also bursting with plant-powered protein to conquer any and all snack attacks. You'll want to use a vanilla flavored protein as it helps flavor the bars and make them taste more cookie-like. This is my favorite protein. I also like this and this one.

    How to Store

    I like eating these right out of the freezer---the texture is amazing! You can also keep them in the refrigerator. You want to keep the chocolate cool so it stays hardened.

    Homemade vegan + gluten-free No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars that taste just like a cookie! Made with whole grain oat flour, cashew butter, and vanilla plant protein with a silky smooth chocolate topping. 

    More protein bar recipes

    • Cookie Dough Protein Bars
    • Vegan Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
    • Carrot Cake Protein Bars
    • Salted Chocolate Fudge Protein Bars
    • Almond Butter Zucchini Bars

    Please let me know how this matcha protein bars recipe turns out for you by leaving a star rating and/or comment! I hope you adore these as much as I do.

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    No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars

    ★★★★★ 4.6 from 8 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 12 bars 1x
    • Category: Muffins, Bites and Bars
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Healthy homemade No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars made with whole grain oat flour and cashew butter plus a smooth chocolate topping. Vegan + gluten-free!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the bars:

    • 1 ¾ cups oat flour (certified gluten-free if necessary)
    • ½ cup vanilla plant protein powder
    • 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup cashew butter (can sub almond butter)
    • ¼ cup almond milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    For the chocolate coating:

    • ½ cup chocolate chips
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • 1 tbsp cashew butter
    • Flaky sea salt, for topping

    Instructions

    1. Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper going both ways.
    2. Place oat flour, protein powder, matcha, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring to combine.
    3. Add maple syrup, cashew butter, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir until you have a ball of “dough.” Using wet hands, press evenly into prepared baking dish.
    4. Make chocolate coating by placing chocolate chips, coconut oil, and cashew butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals for about a minute, or until melted, stirring each time. Pour chocolate over bars and use a spatula to spread evenly.
    5. Freeze for at least 2 hours before slicing into 12 bars. Top with plenty of sea salt and devour!

    Notes

    You can make your own oat flour by grinding old-fashioned oats in the blender or food processor until a fine powder forms.

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    Recipe by Alexis Joseph of Hummusapien™. Photos by Eat Love Eats. 

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Traci says

      January 07, 2023 at 10:59 pm

      these came out very dry - even after doubling down on the milk.

      ★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 10, 2023 at 2:42 pm

        Hey Tracy, did you use a different flour or make any changes? These shouldn't be dry at all!

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      December 31, 2022 at 11:06 pm

      I've tried making a lot of different kinds of protein bars and these are by far the best recipe! I didn't have vanilla protein powder so I used unflavored and they still tasted amazing! I cant wait to try them next time with the vanilla! Going to try the cookie dough protein bars next! Thanks for this amazingly delicious recipe!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 03, 2023 at 1:24 am

        Yayyy so glad you love them, Sarah!!

        Reply
    3. Copperswirl says

      June 04, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      Wow! Fantastic! These were so easy and so delicious! Thank you very much for this fantastic recipe. I used almond butter throughout—and forgot the almond milk—so I just used regular milk, and it was perfectly fine. Delicious! They are stored in the fridge anyways, and they certainly won’t last long!❤️

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 07, 2021 at 11:56 am

        Amazing, I'm thrilled you loved these bars! If you'd be up for leaving a star rating with your comment that would be FAB! Thanks again 🙂

        Reply
    4. Liz says

      March 02, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      Absolutely delicious! These are so simple to make and the taste reminds me of a peanut butter cup! I skipped the matcha, as I don’t care for the taste. I also used almond butter. Yum yum yum! Make them.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 03, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        Wonderful, thanks a ton, Liz!

        Reply
    5. sarah shemirani says

      February 04, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      I made these last night, and did a combo of cashew butter and almond butter... soooo yummy!!! I ate them as a dessert with NO GUILT!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 04, 2021 at 6:45 pm

        Yummmm thanks so much, Sarah!

        Reply
    6. JMM says

      March 20, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      It would be so cool if you posted nutritional info for your recipes. I think you used to (or at least you did on some) and it was really useful. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. JMM says

      March 20, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      It would be so cool if you posted nutritional info for your recipes. I think you used to (or at least you did on some) and it was really useful. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Akta Kakodkar says

        April 21, 2020 at 1:07 am

        Can you use peanut butter too or just almond/cashew butter?

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          April 21, 2020 at 6:18 pm

          Peanut butter can be more dry and it would taste more peanut versus cookie, but you can try it and see! I have not tried these with peanut butter 🙂

          Reply
    8. Ellie says

      March 15, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Such a quick and yummy snack to whip up for those always on the go like myself! I made my batch with almond butter and the bar came out a little crumbly, so I’d recommend using cashew for a creamier consistency. Also, the dark chocolate coating + sea salt is a game changer ??

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 17, 2019 at 6:11 pm

        Glad to know cashew butter was the winner for ya! Chocolate on everything 🙂

        Reply
      • Adriana says

        February 04, 2021 at 7:54 pm

        If I sub almond flour, would it be the same amount of flour- any adjustments?

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          February 08, 2021 at 6:39 pm

          I’ve never made them with almond flour so I’m not sure! My matcha protein bites have almond flour if you want to make that recipe into bars instead 🙂 https://www.hummusapien.com/matcha-cookie-protein-bites/

          Reply
    9. Ellie says

      March 15, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Such a quick and yummy snack to whip up for those always on the go like myself! I made my batch with almond butter and the bar came out a little crumbly, so I’d recommend using cashew for a creamier consistency. Also, the dark chocolate coating + sea salt is a game changer ??

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 17, 2019 at 6:11 pm

        Glad to know cashew butter was the winner for ya! Chocolate on everything 🙂

        Reply
    10. Erin says

      March 11, 2019 at 7:53 am

      Oh so excited to make these!! Perfect for St. Patty's Day 🙂

      Reply
    11. Erin says

      March 11, 2019 at 7:53 am

      Oh so excited to make these!! Perfect for St. Patty's Day 🙂

      Reply

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