Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls (Printable)

No-bake bites with ginger, turmeric, and maca for sustained energy. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
04 - 2 tbsp almond butter or other nut/seed butter

→ Flavor & Nutrition

05 - 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
06 - 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated turmeric or 1 tsp ground turmeric
07 - 1 tbsp maca powder
08 - 2 tbsp hemp seeds

→ Seasoning

09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional

12 - 2-3 tbsp shredded coconut for rolling
13 - 1-2 tsp maple syrup if extra sweetness desired

# How To Make It:

01 - Pulse oats and cashews in a food processor until finely ground with a sandy texture.
02 - Add dates, almond butter, ginger, turmeric, maca powder, hemp seeds, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Blend until mixture sticks together when pressed. If too dry, add maple syrup or water 1 tsp at a time.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls with your hands.
04 - Roll balls in shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor, if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in literally 15 minutes with zero baking required
  • The ginger and turmeric combination gives you this gentle sustained energy instead of a sugar crash
  • You can keep them in the fridge for a week and grab one whenever that afternoon slump hits
02 -
  • Fresh, pliable Medjool dates are non-negotiable because dry dates will leave you with crumbly mixture that refuses to hold together
  • The mixture might seem too dry at first, but keep processing and the oils will release to help bind everything naturally
  • Letting the balls chill in the refrigerator transforms their texture from slightly sticky to perfectly fudgy and holds their shape much better
03 -
  • Process the oats and cashews longer than you think necessary for the smoothest texture
  • Lightly wet your hands before rolling to prevent sticking and make perfectly round balls
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