Hojicha Energy Balls (Printable)

Naturally sweet no-bake bites featuring roasted hojicha tea, nuts, and dates. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts & Seeds

01 - 1/2 cup raw almonds
02 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

→ Sweeteners

04 - 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 10-12 dates)

→ Flavorings

05 - 2 tablespoons hojicha powder (roasted green tea powder)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Add-ins & Coating

08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Place almonds and cashews in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not powdery, maintaining some texture for the final balls.
02 - Add the pitted dates, hojicha powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until the mixture starts to clump together and form a cohesive dough.
03 - If the mixture seems dry and crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons water and pulse again until sticky and holds together when pressed.
04 - Stir in cacao nibs or chocolate chips if desired, pulsing briefly to distribute evenly without breaking them down too much.
05 - With damp hands to prevent sticking, roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, using approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture per ball.
06 - Roll each ball in shredded coconut if desired, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres evenly.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month for longer preservation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted nuttiness of hojicha creates this sophisticated flavor that makes you feel like you are eating something special even though it takes fifteen minutes to make
  • They keep perfectly for over a week, becoming that reliable snack you can grab without thinking
02 -
  • Damp hands are your best friend when rolling these balls because the mixture will stick terribly to dry hands
  • If your dates are somewhat stiff, soak them in warm water for ten minutes first and pat them dry before processing
03 -
  • Process the nuts first before adding the dates, because once the dates are in everything becomes sticky and harder to pulse evenly
  • Double the hojicha if you really love that roasted tea flavor—it only gets better
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