Description
Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that boosts your energy naturally with the power of ginger and turmeric.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free certified
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, grated or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional for rolling)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Add rolled oats and raw cashews to food processor and pulse until mixture reaches fine, crumbly consistency.
- Add pitted dates, almond butter, fresh ginger, turmeric, maca powder, hemp seeds, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract to processor. Blend until mixture cohesively holds together when pressed. If mixture appears too dry, add maple syrup or water 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency achieved.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of mixture and roll between palms into uniform spheres.
- Roll prepared balls in shredded coconut if desired for enhanced texture and flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate balls for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm and set. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, adjust maple syrup to taste.
- These energy balls are perfect as a pre-workout snack or a healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg