Matcha Pistachio Bars – The Ultimate Superfood Snack
These Matcha Pistachio Bars blend earthy matcha with nutty pistachios and wholesome ingredients for an energizing treat you can feel good about. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or a mindful midday pick-me-up—they’re everything your snack game’s been missing.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 small square dish or container (about 8×8 inches)
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (shelled and unsalted)
- 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 Tbsp matcha powder (culinary grade works best)
- ¼ cup cashew butter (or other nut/seed butter of choice)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (pure, not pancake syrup)
- 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Splash of water (if needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, pistachios, sunflower seeds, matcha, ground flax seeds, and salt. Stir until everything looks evenly coated in green goodness.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm cashew butter and maple syrup together. Stir constantly until smooth and combined, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until you have a sticky, uniform dough. It should hold together when pressed. Add splash of water if needed.
- Line a small square dish or container (about 8×8 inches) with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the dish—really pack it down to prevent crumbling later.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. This helps the bars firm up and makes cutting easier.
- Once chilled, lift the mixture out of the dish using the parchment paper. Slice into bars or squares. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer.
Notes
📌 Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands or ingredient swaps.
Nutrition
Serving: 28gCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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