<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Snack on Radical Optimist</title><link>https://radoptimist.org/en/tags/snack/</link><description>Recent content in Snack on Radical Optimist</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:28:41 -0400</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://radoptimist.org/en/tags/snack/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Matcha Energy Balls</title><link>https://radoptimist.org/en/recettes/boule-energie-matcha/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:28:41 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://radoptimist.org/en/recettes/boule-energie-matcha/</guid><description>&lt;h1 id="matcha-energy-balls">Matcha Energy Balls&lt;/h1>
&lt;h2 id="ingredients">INGREDIENTS&lt;/h2>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>3/4 cup cashews&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1/4 tsp salt&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1 1/2 cups rolled oats&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1 tbsp matcha green tea powder&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1/2 cup white chocolate chips&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1 tsp pure vanilla extract&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1 tbsp maple syrup&lt;/li>
&lt;li>1/4 cup plant-based milk&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="preparation">PREPARATION&lt;/h2>
&lt;h3 id="blend-in-a-food-processor">Blend in a food processor&lt;/h3>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Mix the ingredients: cashews, salt, rolled oats, matcha&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Blend until you get a fairly fine powder&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Add the maple syrup, chocolate and plant-based milk&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Blend until you get a fairly smooth dough&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Scrape the sides and make sure all ingredients are well mixed&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Add the salt, rolled oats, and matcha. Mix.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="modeling-clay-time-make-energy-balls">Modeling clay time: make energy balls!&lt;/h2>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Using an ice cream scoop (ideal amount), make small mounds that will become your energy balls. If possible on a non-stick surface (e.g., silicone)&lt;/li>
&lt;li>With your hands, shape each mound into an energy ball&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="storage">Storage&lt;/h2>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Keeps for up to 10 days in the refrigerator&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="variations">Variations&lt;/h2>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Multiple: add dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, etc.) to the mix&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Replace the matcha with vanilla extract&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Dark chocolate instead of white chocolate&lt;/li>
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