Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls (Printable)

No-bake bites with ginger, turmeric, maca, and hemp seeds. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 tablespoon maca powder
08 - 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

→ Seasoning

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 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 sweetness

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, just fifteen minutes and a food processor between you and actual energy that doesn't come with a sugar crash.
  • They taste indulgent enough to feel like a treat but clean enough that you won't feel guilty eating two before noon.
  • Ginger and turmeric work like a gentle warmth spreading through your body, especially magical on cold mornings.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ginger if you want these to actually taste interesting—it's the ingredient that makes people pause and ask what makes them different.
  • Moisture is everything; your dates must be soft and your almond butter must be recent, not the separated kind that's been sitting for months.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop if you have one—it makes portioning faster and every ball will be the same size, which feels satisfying in a way that hand-scooping never does.
  • Let them chill fully before eating because they taste better cold and feel less fragile, like they've made a commitment to their shape.
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