Matcha Green Tea Powder Bounty Bars

These matcha green tea powder bounty bars are quick and easy to make – and contain none of the artificial ingredients in the store-bought type! Perfect for a gift or a treat with your daily tea! Matcha green tea powder is also packed full of cancer fighting antioxidants!

Ingredients:

Makes 20 small bounty bars

Matcha Layer

3 tsp Zen Green Tea Matcha Green Tea Powder
2 cups desiccated coconut
1 cup low fat coconut milk
4tbsp coconut oil
4 tbsp honey

White Vanilla Layer

2 cups desiccated coconut
1 cup low fat coconut milk
4tbsp coconut oil
4 tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Outside

6 tbsp cacao butter
4 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp honey

Directions

Matcha Layer: Blend all ingredients in a food processor until desired consistency is reached (chunky or if you like blend longer for smoother). Set aside

White Vanilla Layer: Repeat same step above with all ingredients. Set aside.

Separately compress each of the fillings into small rectangles about 1.5/ 2 cm tall.

Place the matcha layer onto the vanilla layer and press down to push them together.

Place in freezer until firm

Chocolate outer coat: Bring a pot of water to the boil and then set on low heat. Place another bowl/pot with all the chocolate ingredients on top of the water and use the heat to melt the chocolate. Take care to ensure the chocolate does not burn.

When filling is ready, remove from freezer and dip into the chocolate. Place back on tray and into the freezer for 10 minutes to set. Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Note: It is important you buy the matcha green tea powder from a high quality source so you receive the full health benefits and also so the flavour is not bitter. Low quality matcha can be very bitter. You can buy Zen Green Tea premium, organic, Japanese matcha green tea powder for the best price in Australia here.