No-Bake Coconut Matcha Protein Bars (AIP & Paleo)

So I was cleaning out my kitchen cabinets the other day and I found a whole container of matcha powder in the back that I completely forgot about! I believe someone gifted it to me but just never used it. Oops. I’ve been meaning to try using matcha in my cooking for a while now because I love the flavor and the health benefits, so I instantly made these no-bake matcha protein bars with the match powder I found. 

If you don’t know what matcha is, it’s finely ground dehydrated green tea leaves that comes in a bright green powder. In traditional green tea, the leaves are steeped in hot water then discarded, but with matcha, you actually end up eating the tea leaves. This makes it much more beneficial for health than regular green tea, with more antioxidants (almost 3 times!) and nutrients, making it a delicious superfood!

To boost the beneficial effects of this yummy snack or dessert, I also added my favorite protein powder, Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, which is made from grass-fed, pastured-raised bovine hides. It’s one of the best protein powders I have tried and I love how my skin and hair look after regularly consuming it daily!  

If you are vegan, feel free to use another protein powder of your choice. It will still be tasty and healthy, because Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides doesn’t have a strong flavor at all. I’ve been eating one of these matcha protein bars after each meal as a dessert, and love that I’m treating myself and giving my body beneficial nutrients at the same time.

The matcha powder I used was this one, and I love the flavor! Always make sure to read the ingredients list to make sure that there’s only one ingredient: Japanese green tea matcha powder, preferably organic. I’ve seen ones with gluten, sugar, or preservatives in them so make sure to avoid those ones with fillers in them!

No-Bake Coconut Matcha Protein Bars (AIP & Paleo)

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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 2 scoops of grass-fed collagen (Get 10% off with code GREATGRANDMA10 at checkout!)
• 2 tbsp coconut milk or non-dairy milk
• 1 tbsp matcha powder
• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp raw honey
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

Instructions

• Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Pour out the mixture into the pan and flatten it with a spatula. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the freezer and cut into square.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.