Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls (Printer Version)

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

# What You'll 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 1/2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, grated or 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 coating
13 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup for additional sweetness

# How to Make It:

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 to the food processor. Blend until mixture holds together when pressed. If too dry, add maple syrup or water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your palms.
04 - Roll balls in shredded coconut for added texture and flavor if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a warm hug but pack enough protein and minerals to actually sustain you through your afternoon without the crash.
  • No oven required, which means you can make a batch while standing around waiting for coffee to brew.
  • The ginger and turmeric combination hits different when you use fresh—it's genuinely anti-inflammatory and your body knows it.
02 -
  • If your mixture won't hold together, the dates are likely the culprit—older, drier dates need a splash of water or maple syrup to soften them enough to bind everything.
  • Fresh turmeric stains everything it touches, so maybe wash your hands immediately and consider wearing an apron because golden-yellow fingernails take days to fade.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in an airtight container—they thaw to perfect texture in about 20 minutes and you'll have emergency snacks for weeks.
  • If someone asks what maca powder is, tell them it's an ancient Peruvian root that boosts energy and stamina without caffeine, then watch their eyes light up with understanding.
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