Description
Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with energy-boosting ingredients.
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 for rolling (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup for additional sweetness (optional)
Instructions
- Add rolled oats and raw cashews to a food processor and pulse until mixture reaches a 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 is 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 an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Add more maple syrup for a sweeter flavor if desired.
- These energy balls are perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg