Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls (Print Version)

No-bake energy balls with ginger, turmeric, maca, and hemp seeds for a nourishing boost anytime.

# 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:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ginger creates this gentle warmth that feels like a tiny hug from the inside out
  • They come together in fifteen minutes flat and actually keep me full through long afternoons
02 -
  • The mixture will seem impossibly dry at first, but keep processing—it transforms suddenly into a cohesive dough
  • Fresh turmeric stains everything yellow, including your hands and countertops, so work quickly and clean up immediately
03 -
  • Warm your dates in the microwave for fifteen seconds if they seem too hard to blend smoothly
  • Use a cookie scoop for consistently sized balls that look professionally made
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