Ginger Protein Balls
These Lemon Ginger Energy Balls with tumeric are the perfect little energy bites to start your day. The ginger protein balls have a 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.
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 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
