Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls (Printable)

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

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats, gluten-free
02 - 1 cup (150 g) Medjool dates, pitted
03 - 1/2 cup (60 g) raw cashews
04 - 2 tablespoons almond butter

→ Flavor & Nutrition

05 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
06 - 1.5 teaspoons ground 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 coating
13 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup for added sweetness

# How To Make It:

01 - In a food processor, pulse rolled oats and raw cashews until finely ground to a coarse flour consistency.
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 firm when pressed between fingers.
03 - If the mixture appears too dry and crumbly, add maple syrup or water 1 teaspoon at a time, blending between additions until the desired texture is achieved.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions using a measuring spoon or cookie scoop and roll firmly between your palms into smooth, uniform balls.
05 - Optional: Roll balls in shredded coconut for additional texture and flavor. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm and set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking means you can have these ready while your coffee is still hot.
  • They actually taste like a treat, not like you're eating something virtuous for your health.
  • The ginger-turmeric combo gives you that warm, grounded feeling that lasts through your afternoon slump.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time, warm balls are delicate and fall apart, but chilled ones stay perfectly intact.
  • Fresh ginger makes a real difference, powdered ginger tastes flat by comparison and you'll notice it in every bite.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, work quickly and refrigerate everything before rolling, the mixture softens fast and becomes harder to handle.
  • Grate your turmeric and ginger right before blending, they oxidize quickly and lose their brightness once exposed to air.
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