🍵 Healthy snack RECIPE: Mayella Meta Matcha Bliss Balls

July 15, 2025

🍵 Mayella Meta Matcha Bliss Balls

Here's a simple, no sugar, family-friendly, gluten free, vegan Bliss Balls recipe that’s packed with health benefits and super fun to make together.

Adding Mayella Meta Matcha to the recipe is a beautifully delicious & nutritious option for boosting energy levels while offering a nourishing snack option for all ages.

Healthy. Vegan. No Sugar. Gluten Free. Full of Good Vibes.

✨ Why Meta Matcha?

Mayella’s 100% organic Meta Matcha is rich in L-theanine, antioxidants, and a gentle energy boost without the crash. It supports focus, a calm mind, and overall wellness—perfect for kids, teens, and busy adults alike.

✅ Ingredients (makes ~12 bliss balls):

1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
½ cup desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
1 tbsp Mayella Meta Matcha powder
8–10 soft medjool dates, pitted
¼ cup nut butter (almond, cashew, or tahini for nut-free)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional for omega-3 boost)
Pinch of sea salt
1–2 tbsp water or coconut oil, if needed for texture

👩🍳 Instructions:

Blend oats and coconut in a food processor until they form a coarse flour.
Add dates, nut butter, vanilla, Mayella Meta Matcha, chia seeds (if using), and salt.
Blend until sticky and combined. Add a splash of water or coconut oil if mixture is too dry.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls.
Roll in extra coconut or a dusting of matcha for that extra glow!
Chill in fridge for 20 minutes—or enjoy straight away.

🌿 Health Highlights: absolutely a naturally delicious way to support growing bodies with extra nutrition and enjoy yummy, healthy snacks!

Meta Matcha: Natural energy, detox support, rich in antioxidants.
Dates: Whole food natural sweetness + fibre.
Oats & Chia: Sustained energy, protein, and heart-healthy goodness.
Nut Butter: Healthy fats for brain power and fullness.

💚 Tips:

Let little hands help with rolling—it’s messy, fun, and a mindful moment together.
Double the recipe and make different blend combinations.
You can use any of our whole food nutritional blends in this recipe & leave Mayella Meta Matcha in to boost the nutritional profile or sub it out
Store in fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer.
Perfect lunchbox treat or post-yoga snack.
Add Mayella Acai Berry Beautiful Blend or any of our divine Green Blends to pump up the nutrients and plant based blessings to your immune system and digestion.
Screenshot our recipe card and save it to make these yummy Bliss balls anytime!

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