Ingredients

• 1 cup almond meal (or almond flour)
• 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
• 2–3 tsp matcha powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or cashew is best)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1–2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2–4 tbsp milk of choice (only if needed)

Method

1. Mix the dry ingredients. Combine almond meal, protein powder, matcha and salt in a bowl.
2. Add the wet ingredients. Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla and stir until combined — it will be crumbly at first.
3. Form the dough. Add milk slowly, a little at a time, until the mixture comes together into a thick dough.
4. Press. Firmly press the mixture into a lined container or tray.
5. Top. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top and press in lightly.
6. Chill. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
7. Slice & store. Cut into bars and keep refrigerated.