Are you looking for a healthy and delicious snack? These ginger turmeric energy balls are packed with healthy ingredients and they are perfect for afternoon cravings! And the recipe is super easy, vegan, and can easily be made gluten-free.
Why This Recipe Works
If you are looking for a delicious snack that is also good for you, this is the perfect recipe. We just can’t get enough of these ginger turmeric energy balls around here. They are kind of like ginger shots, just as energy balls and not as strong.
I love that these energy balls are naturally vegan, gluten-free (with certified oats), and refined sugar-free! They make the perfect afternoon treat and they are also great as a healthy snack or small breakfast on the go.
Besides, they are also super kid-friendly. Our twins can’t get enough of them and they love helping me making this recipe as well.
Ginger is a great antioxidant and has many health benefits. It may reduce inflammation and soothe a sore throat. So in the winter we use it a lot for tea, ginger shots, or energy balls.
The sweetness from the dates goes perfectly with the light spiciness and kick from the ginger and turmeric! To make these energy bites even healthier and more filling, I used rolled oats. Together with almonds and cashews they make these energy balls super nutritious.
And it’s a no bake recipe. So you don’t have to switch on the oven. All you need is a food processor and about 10 minutes in total.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Dates – use Medjool dates. They’re large, soft, and packed with flavor.
- Ginger – I used fresh ginger. Ginger is full of health benefits.
- Turmeric – I used freshly grated turmeric. However, you could also replace it with turmeric powder.
- Lemon
- Oats – rolled oats.
- Cashews and Almonds – both raw.
- Salt – a pinch of salt enhances the flavors.
How To Make This Recipe
1. Step: Peel the ginger and the turmeric. I highly recommend to wear kitchen gloves because fresh turmeric leaves yellow stains on fingers and surfaces. Grate the ginger, turmeric, and lemon.
2. Step: Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend or pulse until all ingredients are well combined. You should get a very sticky mixture with little chunks, which can easily be formed into little balls.
3. Step: Roll the mixture into 15-18 equal sized balls. Then place them in the fridge for an hour to set.
Tips & Tricks
- I recommend wearing kitchen gloves when preparing the fresh turmeric as it will stain your hands. To prevent your cutting board or countertop from getting stains, you could use a baking sheet to work on.
- In case you still get stains, a mixture of baking soda and water will work great on all surfaces as well as on your hands.
- You could also replace the fresh turmeric with one teaspoon of ground turmeric.
Storing
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, the energy balls will last up to 2 weeks.
Freezing
They freeze really well. You can freeze them in a freezer-safe container or in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw on the countertop for 1-2 hours.
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Sina
Ginger Turmeric Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 3/4 cup cashews
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 1,5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1,5 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel the ginger and the turmeric. I highly recommend to wear kitchen gloves because fresh turmeric leaves yellow stains on fingers and surfaces. Grate the ginger, turmeric, and lemon.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend or pulse until all ingredients are well combined. You should get a very sticky mixture with little chunks, which can easily be formed into little balls.
- Roll the mixture into 15-18 equal sized balls. Then place them in the fridge for an hour to set.
Notes
- I recommend wearing kitchen gloves when preparing the fresh turmeric as it will stain your hands. To prevent your cutting board or countertop from getting stains, you could use a baking sheet to work on.
- In case you still get stains, a mixture of baking soda and water will work great on all surfaces as well as on your hands.
- You could also replace the fresh turmeric with one teaspoon of ground turmeric.
Ellary Rose
So so so delicious! I swap oats for buckwheat (if not soaked/sprouted already I do soak the buckwheat for a couple of hours). Ran out of almonds and subbed in sprouted pecans which were delicious in these. I also add chia seeds for the fiber :)
Francesca
Omg. I just made these for the first time and can already tell I will make several, several more batches…. Excellent recipe, thank you!!
Emily Perryman
Great looking recipe! Do you think walnuts could be used in place of the other nuts? Thanks so much :).
Sina
Hi Emily,
Yes, definitely. The overall taste will be a bit different, but you can use any nuts like. The recipe is super flexible. :)
Nancy Andres
Fabulous recipe with simple to understand instructions. Will try it ASAP. Pinned this post.