No-Bake Matcha Bars with Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Looking for a healthy, energizing treat? You’ll love these No-Bake Matcha Bars with Chocolate Ganache from our favorite superfood chef, Meredith Baird Figone. They’re made with Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte to give your day a gentle, focused lift.

An almond, coconut, ginger and cinnamon base is topped with a decadent cacao ganache. The bars make a satisfying snack or a delightful dessert, and they’re paleo-friendly without compromising on flavor.

They need no baking and make 12 bars, and they’re Kroma Reset-approved.

WHAT ARE MATCHA BARS?

Matcha bars are no-bake snack bars made from a nut-and-coconut base flavored with matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea powder. Because you consume the whole tea leaf, matcha delivers more antioxidants than steeped green tea, plus caffeine balanced by L-theanine for calm, steady energy. This version is pressed into a pan like a raw “cookie dough” and topped with a glossy layer of cacao ganache, so it’s part energy bar, part chocolate dessert.

DO MATCHA AND CHOCOLATE GO WELL TOGETHER?

Yes. Matcha’s earthy, grassy and slightly bitter notes complement chocolate’s rich, deep flavor, and together they make a balanced, sophisticated taste. In these bars, the sweet almond-coconut matcha base offsets the intensity of the dark cacao ganache, so each bite tastes rich without being too sweet.

WHY THESE MATCHA BARS?

Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte gives the base its vibrant flavor and color, along with antioxidants and gentle energy. Almonds and coconut add healthy fats, protein and fiber, and ginger and cinnamon add warmth. The ganache is made from cacao butter, cacao powder and maple syrup, so it’s dairy-free and full of real chocolate flavor.

They’re grain-free, dairy-free and refined-sugar-free.

INGREDIENTS FOR MATCHA BARS WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Makes 12 bars

Matcha Bar Base

• 1½ cups almonds
• 1½ cups coconut flakes
• 1 tbsp Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 2–3 drops liquid monk fruit (optional)

Chocolate Ganache Topping

• 1 cup raw cacao butter, chopped
• 1 cup cacao powder
• 8 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp sea salt
  
  
  
  

HOW TO MAKE MATCHA BARS WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Make the Matcha Base

1. Process the almonds in a food processor until fine and crumbly.

2. Add the coconut flakes and process until well combined but not oily.

3. Add Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte, ½ tsp sea salt, ginger, cinnamon, 4 tbsp maple syrup, and coconut oil.

4. Pulse until the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers, like cookie dough. Taste and add a few drops of monk fruit if you’d like it sweeter.

Form the Bars

5. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides so you can lift the bars out easily.

6. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, about 1 inch thick.

Make the Chocolate Ganache

7. Melt the cacao butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of warm water (a double boiler), whisking until melted. Don’t let it boil or overheat.

8. Stir in the cacao powder until smooth.

9. Remove from the heat and mix in 8 tbsp maple syrup and ¼ tsp sea salt.

Assemble and Serve

10. Pour the ganache evenly over the matcha base.

11. Refrigerate until the ganache is fully set, about 1–2 hours.

12. Lift the bars out using the parchment and cut into 12 slices, about 1 inch each, with a serrated knife.

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO A GOOD GANACHE?

The secret to a good ganache is the right ratio of fat to sweetener and gentle, controlled melting. Classic ganache uses chocolate and cream. This dairy-free version uses cacao butter, cacao powder, and maple syrup instead. Melting the cacao butter slowly over a double boiler, without letting it get too hot, gives a smooth, glossy ganache that sets cleanly.

WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF GANACHE?

• Pourable Ganache: Has more liquid and is used for glazes, drizzles and sauces.
• Spreadable Ganache: Medium consistency, ideal for fillings and frostings.
• Firm Ganache: Has a higher chocolate ratio and sets solid. It’s used for truffles and toppings like the one on these bars.
  
  
  
  

BENEFITS OF MATCHA BARS WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

These bars are a tasty treat that also supports your well-being:

• Antioxidant-Rich Matcha: Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte provides catechins, antioxidants that help protect your body from free radicals.
• Steady Energy: Matcha’s caffeine and L-theanine work together for focused energy without the jitters or crash of coffee.
• Healthy Fats: Almonds and coconut provide satiating fats, fiber and vitamin E.
• Real Cacao: Cacao powder and cacao butter add rich chocolate flavor plus flavanols and minerals like magnesium.
• Grain-Free and Dairy-Free: Made without flour, butter or cream, so these bars suit paleo diets.
• No Refined Sugar: Sweetened with maple syrup and optional monk fruit.
  
  
  
  

TIPS FOR THE BEST MATCHA BARS

• Don’t Over-Process the Base: Stop as soon as the almonds and coconut are combined. Going further turns the mixture oily and buttery.
• Press Firmly: Pack the base tightly into the pan so the bars hold together when sliced.
• Melt Gently: Overheated cacao butter can turn grainy or dull. Keep the water warm, not boiling.
• Use a Warm Knife: Run a serrated knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for clean, sharp slices.
• Adjust Sweetness: Taste the base before pressing and add monk fruit or a touch more maple syrup to your liking.
  
  
  
  

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: Pair a bar with a warm Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte.
• Dessert Plate: Serve with fresh berries and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
• Customize the Base: Add chopped pistachios, hemp seeds, or cacao nibs for extra crunch.
• Make Ahead: Keep a batch in the freezer for a quick grab-and-go treat.
  
  

These No-Bake Matcha Bars with Chocolate Ganache combine the energizing power of Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte, a wholesome almond-coconut base, and a rich cacao ganache. They’re the perfect blend of health and indulgence, one bite at a time.

ENJOY!