In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve got (another) green recipe post. Surprisingly- and to the relief of my brother- no spinach is needed this time to get the green color.
Instead, I’ve put to use a small and forgotten container of matcha green tea that has been collecting dust at the back of the cabinet. And bam! Green! (Not that you can completely tell with the crappy lighting…)
Anyway, this tea powder has opened up a range of possibilities! (Green cookies, anyone? 😉 ) Luckily, I have all of Spring Break to “experiment” now!
Green Tea Coconut Bars (Paleo)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 tsp matcha green tea (this is a powder)
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp honey
1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Optional: chocolate chips
Directions:
In a small food processor, pulse together the coconut, matcha green tea, and salt until the green color is distributed. Add in honey and oil and pulse until dough begins to stick together. Stir in chocolate chips. Press dough into an desired container that is lined with parchment/wax paper. Let harden in the fridge for at least ten minutes before taking out and cutting into individual bars.
Health Without Sacrifice 
Posted by Corina on March 15, 2015 at 1:50 am
They look good – does the matcha taste quite strong?
Posted by Deanna on March 15, 2015 at 9:38 am
Thanks! I used the matcha mainly for color, so I only added a pinch. The honey and coconut are actually the dominant flavors. If you want more of the matcha taste though, I’d just up the amount used 🙂
Posted by karenyk on March 16, 2015 at 8:09 am
This looks fantastic! Is the honey necessary for texture or do you think you could use maple syrup or something like coconut sugar?
Posted by Deanna on March 16, 2015 at 4:04 pm
Thank you! The honey keeps the bars together, but maple syrup could definitely be used instead!
Posted by Feast Wisely on March 18, 2015 at 4:45 am
These look good in a weird green way. With your remaining matcha try blending it with coconut water and a little mango (an amazing smoothie).
Posted by Deanna on March 18, 2015 at 2:56 pm
Sounds nice and fruity! Thanks for the suggestion 🙂
Posted by ummnatural on March 21, 2015 at 9:07 am
OMG!!! I am deffo trying these!