Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls (Printable version)

No-bake bites with ginger, turmeric, and maca for natural energy

# Needed ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free
02 - 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter

→ Flavor & Nutrition

05 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
06 - 1.5 teaspoons freshly grated turmeric
07 - 1 tablespoon maca powder
08 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

→ Seasoning

09 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons shredded coconut for rolling
13 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup for additional sweetness

# How to make it:

01 - In a food processor, pulse rolled oats and raw cashews until finely ground.
02 - Add pitted dates, almond butter, grated ginger, turmeric, maca powder, hemp seeds, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the processor. Blend until the mixture comes together and holds when pressed. If the mixture is too dry, add maple syrup or water 1 teaspoon at a time.
03 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll between your palms to form compact balls.
04 - Roll the formed balls in shredded coconut to coat all sides for enhanced texture and flavor.
05 - Transfer balls to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They require zero cooking and come together in about fifteen minutes, making them perfect for a Sunday afternoon project or a Wednesday when you need something real fast.
  • The combination of ginger and turmeric has this anti-inflammatory magic that actually feels good going down, like you're doing something kind for yourself.
  • Hemp seeds and maca powder give you a sustained energy boost without any crash, which means you can munch on these without guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fresh ginger and turmeric if you can help it—the difference between fresh and ground is so noticeable that it's worth hunting down, even if it means a trip to a specialty grocery store.
  • The mixture should look slightly moist but not sticky; if it's too wet, your balls won't hold their shape, and if it's too dry, they'll crumble when you bite into them.
03 -
  • Use a food processor with a sharp blade rather than a blender—a blender tends to turn everything into paste instead of giving you that ideal texture.
  • Keep your food processor bowl slightly chilled before blending if your kitchen is warm; this helps the mixture bind better without getting too oily.
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