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Vanilla Matcha Shamrock Shake Protein Bites Recipe {Grain Free, Paleo-Friendly}

by Lindsay Cotter · 03/13/2015

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★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews

Shamrock shake protein bites are a fun and healthy St. Patrick’s Day treat! Snack healthy with this Vanilla Matcha Shamrock Shake protein bites recipe. They’re packed with antioxidants, good fats, and protein. Oh, and they’re a gluten-free, grain free and paleo-friendly recipe, too!

Snack healthy with these gluten free Shamrock Shake Protein Bites (aka Healthy Bites). They are packed with antioxidants, good fats, and protein. Not to mention tasty!

Snack healthy with these gluten free Lucky Shamrock Protein Bites (aka Healthy Bites). They are packed with antioxidants, good fats, and protein. Not to mention tasty! www.cottercrunch.com

 

Well hello March! You sure did sneak up on me and so did St. Patrick’s day. Luckily (no pun intended), I was prepared. You see, before I left for New Zealand, I made these no bake protein bites. I also devoured them all by myself, no shame here folks.

But what I didn’t realize is how much I needed the green ingredient in these bites to help with time change/jet lag. Yup –> Matcha! It’s everywhere. It’s the new trend, as it should be. This little gem of an antioxidant does wonders.

Let’s chat about matcha, shall we?

  • Matcha Green Tea is steamed, stemmed, and de-vined before being grounding into a soft fine GREEN powder.
  • How does it stay green? –> The powder is stored away from light ( and oxygen) which helps preserve it’s antioxidant properties and colors.
  • But why the hype? Well, this super food has loads of antioxidants as well as an amino acid  called L- THEANINE . L-Theanine can help with the production of dopamine and serotonin and therefore help balance sleep/wake cycles, naturally. Oh and these two chemicals can also improve mood and concentration. YES, I NEED THAT!

L-Theanine, for the most part, is a relaxing but not sedating amino acid that is synergistic with stimulants such as caffeine as it can ‘take the edge off’. It is effective by itself in the standard supplemental dosages as well, and although it can be attained via a diet high in green tea ingestion that is the only dietary source of L-Theanine source

Snack healthy this St. Patrick's day with these shamrock shake no bake protein bites recipe. They're packed with antioxidants, good fats, and protein.

Now do you see why I made this grain free shamrock shake protein bites recipe?

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Grain Free Shamrock Shake Protein Bites


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  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Yield: 33 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup coconut or almond flour
  • 1/2 cup banana chips
  • 1/4 Vanilla Protein of choice
  • 1/3 –1/2 cup nut butter of choice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp mint or spearmint extract
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tbsp matcha powder in mix and to coat

Instructions

  1. First, grind up your banana chips. Then just mix up dry ingredients and add in nut butter, extract, and honey. Mix well, then roll into balls/bites. Freeze right away then use extra green matcha Powder and a little bit of vanilla protein or coconut flour to coat. Store in fridge or freezer to maintain freshness. Makes around 30 -25 bites, give or take.
  2. NOTE –> if your batter is dry, you might need to add more honey and/or nut butter to keep batter from being to dry.

Notes

Feel free to sub the ground banana chips for ground nuts, almonds, oats, flour, etc.

  • Prep Time: 10 min

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Have you ever had a shamrock shake? Ever tried matcha? 

Some amazing recipes have been made with matcha, like these white chocolate matcha cookies and this white chocolate matcha cookies!

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Snack healthy this St. Patrick's day with these Lucky Shamrock Shake protein bites recipe. They're grain free, packed with antioxidants, good fats, and protein. Not to mention tasty!

Cheers and don’t forget to wear your green next week!

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Brooke says

    03/16/2015 at 10:31 PM

    Wow, I like a lot of green foods! But my favorite is avocados 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jane says

    03/16/2015 at 6:55 PM

    My favorite green food is definitely avocado. I eat it every day! But grilled asparagus would be a close second.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/16/2015 at 8:29 PM

      oh yes, so good that buttery green

      Reply
  3. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    03/16/2015 at 6:12 PM

    I think brussels sprouts might be my favorite green food. Or broccoli. I’ve always loved broccoli haha

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/16/2015 at 8:28 PM

      me too! or zucchini!

      Reply
  4. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    03/16/2015 at 4:23 PM

    Avocado for sure!

    Reply
  5. Elle says

    03/16/2015 at 12:52 AM

    I was thinking of making some sort protein bar for St. Patrick’s day. All I could think about was adding spinach or some vegetable though! I am so glad I came across this – matcha is a much better alternative.

    Reply
  6. Laura says

    03/15/2015 at 7:16 PM

    I love green vegetables – spinach and broccoli are my favorites!

    Reply
  7. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    03/15/2015 at 6:44 PM

    Healthy would be green beans. I eat them raw every day with lunch.
    Not healthy would be any pistachio or mint ice cream.

    Reply
  8. Anna says

    03/15/2015 at 5:05 PM

    I love okra!

    Reply
  9. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

    03/15/2015 at 3:58 PM

    Good idea, I have some matcha powder in the cupboard just waiting for a project like this.

    Reply
  10. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    03/15/2015 at 11:21 AM

    I have a completely unopened bag of Matcha powder in my cupboard from a while ago. Looks like your balls are calling me. 😉

    Reply
  11. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    03/15/2015 at 10:52 AM

    I’ve been obsessed with matcha as well! What a great idea to roll the bites in it!

    Reply
  12. Athletic avocado says

    03/14/2015 at 10:19 PM

    oh my goodness! these are so darn cute! I love shamrock shakes from mcdonalds but unfortunately i haven’t had one in ages!!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/15/2015 at 9:37 AM

      haha you’re not missing out on Mcdonalds.

      Reply
  13. Amy Lauren says

    03/14/2015 at 8:23 PM

    I really like spinach salads 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Sandra Laflamme says

    03/14/2015 at 8:15 PM

    My favorite green foods are spinach, broccoli, and swiss chard. Totally intrigued by this recipe. Love that green color!

    Reply
  15. Danica @ It's Progression says

    03/14/2015 at 7:14 PM

    My favorite green foods are avocado and spinach.

    Reply
  16. Alison @ racingtales says

    03/14/2015 at 4:59 PM

    Green is my favorite color! Love the look of these healthy bites and the ingredients sound yummy! Favorite green food? Avocado!

    ★★★

    Reply
  17. Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says

    03/14/2015 at 4:05 PM

    My favorite green food? Artichokes!

    Reply
  18. Jordan says

    03/14/2015 at 3:34 PM

    Green foods are my favorite. From asparagus to broccoli to kale to romaine lettuce to avocados, I love them all! These healthy bites sound awesome, especially since I’ve been on a big matcha kick lately.

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    03/14/2015 at 12:07 PM

    Guacamole!

    Reply
  20. Colorado Gal says

    03/14/2015 at 8:45 AM

    My fave green food? Brussel sprouts!

    Reply
  21. Annmarie Licatese says

    03/14/2015 at 6:38 AM

    These look really yummy! My fav green food is broccoli or spinach, not sure if that is odd or boring 😛

    Reply
  22. emma @ be mom strong says

    03/14/2015 at 5:41 AM

    brussels!!! can’t. eat. enough!

    I need some relaxation in my life!!

    Reply
  23. Katie says

    03/13/2015 at 10:39 PM

    Avocados!!!!

    Reply
  24. Heather Rennie says

    03/13/2015 at 9:36 PM

    hmmm favorite green food…either green smoothies or roasted broccoli!

    Reply
  25. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    03/13/2015 at 9:25 PM

    These looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe, Lindsay.

    Reply
  26. Alyssa Rimmer says

    03/13/2015 at 8:52 PM

    These are genius! Loving that vibrant green color …and I’m quickly realizing I need to get some matcha!

    Reply
  27. Holly E says

    03/13/2015 at 8:22 PM

    Avocados are my favorite.

    Reply
  28. Sarah says

    03/13/2015 at 7:45 PM

    These look amazing!!! I can’t wait to try them! I wish mine would have turned out that green. The most recent organic matcha I got wasn’t very bright and I was bummed I had used the last of what I had previously in the balls vs coating them. Plus it bummed me out for my other recipes but hey they still get the health benefits of mactha!

    Reply
  29. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    03/13/2015 at 6:11 PM

    those balls are so puuuurty. I need to try matcha powder!

    Reply
  30. She Rocks Fitness says

    03/13/2015 at 5:40 PM

    Since I only have 4 left in my freezer…Yes they’ve lasted that long…I could really use these…LOL. Happy Weekend Friend! XOXO

    Reply
  31. JENNIFER CACCAMO says

    03/13/2015 at 5:38 PM

    Those awful McDonalds St. Patricks shakes…just kidding…well sort of and green peppers!

    Reply
  32. Jess @hellotofit says

    03/13/2015 at 4:19 PM

    My favorite green food is broccoli, but it may become these protein bites!!

    Reply
  33. Jessica Z says

    03/13/2015 at 4:05 PM

    I love pistachios 🙂 and I can always eat green peppers!

    Reply
  34. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    03/13/2015 at 4:05 PM

    Matcha balls!!! I need to make these. Stat.

    Reply
  35. Tori L says

    03/13/2015 at 3:58 PM

    My fave green food is green grapes!

    Reply
  36. Joe says

    03/13/2015 at 3:01 PM

    Test comment

    Reply
  37. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    03/13/2015 at 3:01 PM

    I would enter but I already won last time AND I ate them all! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Yoojin says

    03/13/2015 at 2:58 PM

    my favorite green food is avocado 🙂

    Reply
  39. Kierston says

    03/13/2015 at 2:51 PM

    How fun are these?!

    Reply
  40. Jolene says

    03/13/2015 at 2:36 PM

    YUM! these look so yummy and festive too 😉 I have never had matcha tea! (you aren’t surprised, I know hehe)

    Reply
  41. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    03/13/2015 at 1:10 PM

    I’m not able to comment on your site on my mobile device. Keeps telling me I’m spam or maybe I can’t add. 😉

    Reply
  42. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    03/13/2015 at 12:48 PM

    Lindsay -LURVE the natural color on these little bites! You know what – I haven’t yet tried matcha green tea to cook/bake with, it might be my favorite green food once I do. Currently though I adore spinach! Whether it be savory or sweet, spinach is my go to for natural green coloring!

    Reply
  43. Christina says

    03/13/2015 at 12:09 PM

    My favorite green food is broccoli or spinach. I like using spinach greens instead of iceberg for a salad. Zucchini is also good. I like fresh veggies.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/13/2015 at 12:58 PM

      you speak my GREEN language! hehe

      Reply
  44. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    03/13/2015 at 12:07 PM

    This is perfect. I actually thought about emailing you yesterday to ask if you had a preferred brand of matcha. I found one on Amazon that is best seller for culinary uses. So…I wasn’t sure. I think my favorite green food may be asparagus, or peas, or kale, or …. I like most green foods!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/13/2015 at 12:57 PM

      Oh yes! i can totally recommend one brand. Or maybe you will win? hehe

      Reply
  45. Molly Auf der Maur says

    03/13/2015 at 12:06 PM

    These Healthy Bites sound delicious. My fav green food is probably kale, especially made into kale chips with lots of nutritional yeast on top!

    Reply
  46. Alisa Fleming says

    03/13/2015 at 11:53 AM

    These are too cute and they sound amazing! Totally pinned & stumbled this one 🙂

    Reply
  47. Hayley says

    03/13/2015 at 11:11 AM

    I love veggies!! Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach! Yum

    Reply
  48. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    03/13/2015 at 10:59 AM

    Favorite green food: Mint chocolate chip ice cream! 🙂

    Reply
  49. Courtney Bentley says

    03/13/2015 at 10:46 AM

    Yum these look fantastic! I add matcha powder to my water almost everyday it is so yummy and I really enjoy it! Thanks for sharing this clever recipe 😉 xo C

    Reply
  50. Hayley@healthyregardshayley says

    03/13/2015 at 10:38 AM

    I’m not sure I have ever had a true shamrock shake but I do love matcha!

    Reply
  51. meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    03/13/2015 at 10:37 AM

    I keep meaning to buy coconut flour! Thanks for reminding me.

    Reply
  52. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    03/13/2015 at 10:27 AM

    Oh these look awesome! But I’m pretty sure I said that about your last recipe too Lindsay. Another one for my Pinterest I think. Thanks for this. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  53. Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch says

    03/13/2015 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks Lindsay! Ok, it feels good to be more on the front end of a health trend, than the hind. HAHA. Luckily, I read more amazing health and fitness blogs like this, so I can be WITH the times, instead of behind. What thrills me most about these balls is the color and texture….they practically look mossy, in the best way. LOVE LOVE, and am excited to try!

    Reply
  54. Allyssa says

    03/13/2015 at 10:08 AM

    My favorite green food would probably have to be green smoothies!

    Reply
  55. Tracy says

    03/13/2015 at 9:56 AM

    So hard to pick!! Spinach or kale or sugar snap peas or asparagus..

    Reply
  56. Giselle Schroer says

    03/13/2015 at 9:34 AM

    I have matcha powder just itching to be used 🙂 Favorite green food is a toss up between broccoli and avocados!

    Reply
  57. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    03/13/2015 at 9:33 AM

    Mint chocolate chip ice cream! Wait, does that count?? 😉

    Reply
  58. Jen says

    03/13/2015 at 9:30 AM

    These look amazing! I used to drink matcha latte’s and protein shakes when I worked at Starbucks and they were my favorite! Never would have though to put them in a healthy bite! Such an interesting recipe. Oh, and favorite green food is probably swiss chard or spinach!

    Reply
  59. suzie says

    03/13/2015 at 9:02 AM

    I love green leafy goodness!

    Reply
  60. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    03/13/2015 at 8:55 AM

    these are such a fun color!

    Reply
  61. Paige Callahan says

    03/13/2015 at 8:51 AM

    I love green smoothies! I have them almost daily!

    Reply
  62. emily g says

    03/13/2015 at 8:45 AM

    I will always and forever love green smoothies–in fact I’ve been adding a tsp of matcha to mine lately and it’s fantastic!

    Reply
  63. Bryan odeen says

    03/13/2015 at 8:44 AM

    I love spinach and asparagus! But I’m probably a bigger green tea fan.

    Reply
  64. maggie says

    03/13/2015 at 8:30 AM

    I love kale chips!

    Reply
  65. Georgina Morley says

    03/13/2015 at 8:30 AM

    I love love love matcha lattes <3 These bites look amazing! Didn't know about all the super powers of matcha and now I love it even more.
    Green foods? I have so many favorites. Lately I've been loving zoodles, brussels sprouts, kale, arugula, spinach…. the list goes on.

    Happy Friday <3

    Reply
  66. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    03/13/2015 at 8:10 AM

    I love matcha! I would say a matcha green tea latte… is that food? haha

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  67. Sam@ PancakeWarriors says

    03/13/2015 at 7:38 AM

    I love the use of the banana chips in these so creative. And they are so green. I haven’t tried matcha yet but this would be a great way to! love it!

    Reply
  68. Tina Muir says

    03/13/2015 at 7:26 AM

    yes, matcha is everywhere….and I am not sure how I feel about it yet as I messed it up the first time and it put me off! I need to give it another try! Love that you are just such a genius with these healthy bites. Love them!

    Reply
  69. Dietitian Jess says

    03/13/2015 at 6:58 AM

    My favorite green food is probably spinach, I know that sounds lame though… pistachios are awesome too! Love the healthy shamrock shake in bite form- yum!

    Reply
  70. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    03/13/2015 at 6:57 AM

    These look great! I started using matcha after doing a review a few months ago. I might need to give these a try this weekend!

    Reply
  71. misszippy says

    03/13/2015 at 6:54 AM

    Oh yum! I want to try these for sure! St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday–so many variations of green foods we can play with!

    Reply
  72. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    03/13/2015 at 6:46 AM

    Matcha is the way to go! Natural green! I love all things green though 😉

    Reply
  73. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    03/13/2015 at 6:42 AM

    These are beyond festive, I love them!
    My fav green food…I don’t know if I can choose.
    Big fan of spinach and any fresh herb.

    Reply
  74. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    03/13/2015 at 6:40 AM

    THESE LOOK AWESOME! Can you believe I’ve never had a shamrock shake? But if they taste like the way these seems like they’d taste, I’m sure they’re awesome!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

    Reply
  75. Heather @Fit n Cookies says

    03/13/2015 at 6:12 AM

    I totally agree! Matcha really is powerful and amazing!

    Reply
  76. MIchele @ paleorunningmomma says

    03/13/2015 at 5:50 AM

    These look so good, and of course so festive and pretty! I have too many favorite green foods to pick one 🙂

    Reply
  77. mollie k says

    03/13/2015 at 5:43 AM

    avocado is my favorite green food for sure! Ive actually never tried matcha or a shamrock shake!!

    Reply
  78. Tess says

    03/13/2015 at 5:29 AM

    My favorite green food would be brussel sprouts. I also like parsley alot!!I’ve never tried Matcha before but these bites look so lucky and delicious I just might have to run right out and get some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply

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