Lemon Ginger Energy Balls Recipe (2024)

These Lemon Ginger Energy Balls with Tumeric are the perfect little energy bites to start your day. Their soothing, slightly sweet, lemony ginger taste. These are quick and easy to make and keep well in your freezer for a quick pick-me-up.

Why make this recipe

Lemon ginger energy balls pack a punch of energy, which makes them a great workout snack or quick breakfast bite.

Ingredient Tips

Oatmeal– be sure to use quick-cooking
Cashews – make sure you use raw cashews and not toasted. Raw gives you a creamy smooth texture that helps hold the balls together.
Peanut butter – Buy a good quality,no sugars added brand of peanut butter. It might be a bit oily, I just pour off the extra oil and stir well when I first open the jar.
Maple syrup – Don’t buy the fake kind, only real maple syrup will do.
Stevia – I use Pyure Stevia because it does not have additives such as erythritol.
Lemon zest – Wash your lemon skin really well before you zest it, this adds an extra layer of lemon flavor
Lemon juice – Don’t use the bottled kind, only fresh-squeezed
Ginger – For a zippy flavor only use freshly grated not powder
Turmeric
Vanilla extract – Use real, not imitation.
Salt – Just a pinch to draw out flavors.

How to make energy balls

First, add the oats to your food processor and process until a fine flour forms. Toss in theraw cashewsand pulse until finely ground as well.
Add the rest of the ingredients except for half of the lemon zest to the bowl of the food processor and pulse until a thick, uniform dough forms.This will take about a minute or two. You might need to stop and scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice.
A simple way to make the ball shapes is to use a small cookie scoop to measure out each ball. Then roll the dough-like ball in between your hands until it forms an even ball.Roll each ball in the other half of the lemon zest to coat lightly.

Substitutions or add-ins

You can use almond butter instead of peanut butter
Add one tablespoon chia seeds
Add one tablespoon white sesame seeds
Add 1 tablespoon flax seeds
Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes – add just a touch of natural sweetness if you have a sweet tooth. You could mix in 1/8 cup or roll the outside in the coconut flakes.

Leftovers

Store the little bites in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to a month. If you opt for the freezer, let each ball thaw for 5-10 minutes on a plate before enjoying.

More energy balls to try

For more no-bake energy balls, try myMatcha Energy Balls. They are filled with sweet dried Medjool dates,raw cashews, cocoa powder, and matcha which creates a quick, energizing snack. They are a great way to start your day.

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by Gina Dickson

Lemon Ginger Energy Balls

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 14

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Ingredients

▢ 1 1/2 cup oatmeal, Quick-cooking
▢ 1/2 cup cashews, Only use raw
▢ 3 tablespoons peanut butter, No sugars added
▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup , Only use real maple syrup
▢ 1/8 teaspoon stevia , 100% stevia with no fillers – Optional
▢ 2 lemons , Medium size, zest from 2 lemons divided in half
▢ 3 tablespoons lemon juice , Fresh squeezed
▢ 2 teaspoons ginger , Fresh finely grated
▢ 1 teaspoon tumeric
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , not imitation
▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

First, add the oats to your food processor and process until a fine flour forms. Toss in the raw cashews and pulse until finely ground as well.
Add the rest of the ingredients except for half of the lemon zest to the bowl of the food processor and pulse until a thick, uniform dough forms. This will take about a minute or two. You might need to stop and scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice.
A simple way to make the ball shapes is to use a small cookie scoop to measure out each ball. Then roll the dough-like ball in between your hands until it forms an even ball. Roll each ball in the other half of the lemon zest to coat lightly.

Notes

Oatmeal– be sure to use quick-cooking
Cashews – make sure you use raw cashews and not toasted. Raw gives you a creamy smooth texture that helps hold the balls together.
Peanut butter – Buy a good quality,no sugars added brand of peanut butter. It might be a bit oily, I just pour off the extra oil and stir well when I first open the jar.
Maple syrup – Don’t buy the fake kind, only real maple syrup will do.
Stevia – I usePyure Steviabecause it does not have additives such as erythritol.
Lemon zest – Wash your lemon skin really well before you zest it, this adds an extra layer of lemon flavor
Lemon juice – Don’t use the bottled kind, only fresh-squeezed
Ginger – For a zippy flavor only use freshly grated not powder
Turmeric
Vanilla extract – Use real, not imitation.
Salt – Just a pinch to draw out flavors.

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