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You all know how much I love a good energy ball, right?
They are one of my favorite healthy snacks to have on hand for pre or post workout, for a morning snack before breakfast, or as part of a breakfast. They are a great afternoon snack and perfect for traveling because they can be stored at room temperature for most of the day. Yes, that makes them perfect for school or work lunches.
Also, if I have a little sweet tooth craving energy balls can usually satisfy that urge.
Today, I have my new favorite fall inspired energy ball for you – cinnamon turmeric energy balls!
They are soft and doughy, sweet, with all the warming spices and that turmeric lends an extra delicious warming layer that I love!
If you’re skeptical about whether you will like the taste of turmeric or not, my normally turmeric hating husband loves these energy balls. Seriously, I have tried everything with him, chai spiced golden milk, and even my turmeric chocolate snack bars, which are loaded with chocolate and he doesn’t like any of them…until these little golden beauties.
Let’s discuss turmeric for a second. If you haven’t already heard, it has become a super trendy health ingredient, and for good reason.
Turmeric is known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties and it’s packed with cancer fighting antioxidants. I think we all need to have more turmeric in our diets, yes?
Aside from the nutrient dense turmeric in these energy balls we have a lot of other good things happening:
- almond flour – for healthy fats
- oat flour – healthy, complex carbs to give you energy
- flax seed meal – healthy Omega-3 fats
- black pepper – this one sounds weird, but it helps to activate the health benefits of the turmeric, you won’t even know it’s there.
- ginger – helps with digestion
- cinnamon – stabilizes blood sugar levels
- almond butter – another healthy fat and some protein, for energy
- maple syrup or honey – a natural, healthier sweetener
- mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs – optional, but just enough to add a hint of chocolate goodness.
Lot’s of good healthy things that come together to make one tasty energy ball!
These turmeric energy balls are gluten free, vegan and dairy free, and super easy to make! They only require one bowl (no food processor needed), and 20 minutes of hands on time!
And that coconut sugar cinnamon mixture that the turmeric energy balls are coated in is so good! It adds another layer of warming spice with a hint of sweetness.
These turmeric energy balls are the perfect healthy snack, or treat for the fall!
I mean, just look at that golden inside!
These turmeric energy balls will make you feel super good on the inside and make your taste buds super happy.
I hope you love these turmeric energy balls as much as we do. They are simple, yet packed with clean and energizing ingredients.
If you are looking for more energy balls to snack on try:
And if you are looking for more ways to make use of that super food that is turmeric try these recipes:
- turmeric chocolate snack bars
- instant pot ginger turmeric carrot soup
- pineapple ginger turmeric smoothie
Your body, and your taste buds will thank you.
Happy snacking!
Hey, did you make these energy balls? If so, do me a huge favor and leave a comment, along with a star rating down below. It helps others to find my recipes easier and makes me smile! Thanks friends!
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Cinnamon Turmeric Energy Balls
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 to 20 balls 1x
- Category: snack, breakfast
- Method: stirring, easy
- Cuisine: gluten free, dairy free, vegan, healthy, vegetarian
Description
Cinnamon turmeric energy balls are packed with healthy, energizing ingredients for a nutritious snack. Perfect for packed lunches, breakfast, or afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cups oat flour – gluten free, if needed (see notes)
- 1/4 cup flax seed meal
- pinch of salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons turmeric (depending on how strong of a flavor you like)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup natural creamy almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, or honey
- Optional: 1/4 to 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (or sub cacao nibs)
Cinnamon coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Instructions
- Mix: Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl: almond flour, oat flour, flax seed meal, salt, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon – whisk until well combined and no large clumps remain.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the almond butter and the maple syrup and the chocolate chips, if using, stir until a thick dough forms. You may find it helpful to use your hands to get everything well mixed.
- Chill: Pop the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes, so it’s easier to roll into balls without them sticking to your hands.
- Prepare: While the dough is chilling in the freezer line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat, set aside. Also mix the cinnamon coating together in a small bowl or saucer, the 2 teaspoons cinnamon with the 1 teaspoon coconut sugar.
- Roll into balls: Once the dough has chilled use a small spring loaded cookie scoop to portion out the dough and use your hands to roll them into balls. Repeat until all of the dough has been used, you will have 18 to 20 balls.
- Roll in the cinnamon coating: Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar coating. Sometimes I roll the balls through the cinnamon sugar twice, if it’s kind of sticky.
- Freeze/store: Freeze the balls for 20 minutes. Store them in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
oat flour: You can purchase oat flour, but it’s super easy to make yourself. To make it simply place 2 to 3 cups into a food processor or a high powdered blender and process until you get a mostly fine flour. Measure for the recipe after you have made the flour.
Almond butter: I like the almond butter because it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the turmeric. You could try cashew butter or sunflower butter if you would like.
Vegan/dairy free: To keep these energy balls vegan make sure to use maple syrup instead of honey and vegan/dairy free chocolate chips.
How much turmeric goes in the energy balls?
Omg so sorry I left the turmeric out of the recipe ha! Thanks for pointing it out. 3 to 4 tablespoons of dried turmeric, depending on how strong of a flavor you need. I will update the recipe. Let me know how you like them!
In the pictures the balls seam to be a yellowish dough, brown soft layer and then de cinnamon/sugar. In the recipe description I don’t understand how the balls get this brown outer layer. How does that work?
Hi Ash, you get the outer cinnamon and sugar layer by rolling each ball in a cinnamon and sugar mixture. See step number 6, “roll into cinnamon and sugar mixture” section of the instructions in the recipe card. This is done for two reasons: 1) for extra flavor. 2) to keep the balls from sticking to each other.
Keep in mind, I do use coconut sugar and cinnamon in the picture, which is how the outer coating is so brown in color. Feel free to use regular granulated sugar, if you prefer, but the color won’t be as brown.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. 🙂