These turmeric energy balls with ginger are full of flavor and so easy to make! A super simple no bake treat, this turmeric balls recipe makes for the perfect snack for after school or work. Why not make a batch of these vegetarian, gluten-free and low histamine energy balls this weekend?
Have a peek at my honey flapjacks without golden syrup for another fun treat!
Making these turmeric energy balls is just the thing for when you need a snack, only have pantry staples and want to use some good nutritious ingredients! Simply blend up your oats, spices and almond butter for a tasty homemade snack.
Energy balls are always a good quick snack. You may also like to see my cardamom pistachio energy balls for a hint of spice to perk you up mid-afternoon, or the coconut energy balls or sesame energy balls for a tasty treat. And why not try my creamy turmeric oatmeal as a tasty breakfast idea!
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⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
- Nutritious snack: just like my nut free energy balls, these golden turmeric energy balls are packed with whole foods in the oats, spices and seeds.
- No bake energy balls: no need to switch the oven on, these don't require any cook time.
- Without dried fruit: these are energy balls without dates for those who can't tolerate dried fruit.
🍯 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
This turmeric balls recipe calls for mostly pantry staples:
- Oats: always in my pantry, oats are the main 'substance' of these energy balls and make them quite hearty. Use a certified gluten free brand if required.
- Turmeric powder: a good pinch of turmeric gives the energy balls a little hint of spice.
- Pumpkin seeds: to add a little crunch.
- Fresh ginger: the big kick of spice in this recipe!
- Nut or seed butter: I use almond butter, but if you are low histamine and not able to tolerate it, then I think any nut or seed butter would work.
- Honey: for sweetness, this also helps hold the balls together.
- Ground flax: adds a little nutty flavor.
- Sesame seeds: these are optional, but I like to roll a few of the balls in them as it looks pretty!
📖 Variations on the recipe
If you don't have fresh ginger, then you can use ground ginger powder too. Just lower the quantity a little as ground ginger is more potent.
While almonds score 1 on the SIGHI list, some people on a low histamine diet aren't able to tolerate, so use a nut or seed butter that works for you.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making these turmeric energy balls is a three-step recipe, and a very simple snack to make:
Step 1
Combine the oats, flaxseed, ginger, turmeric powder, almond butter, honey and pumpkin seeds in a food processor, and blend until it forms a ball of 'dough'. You may need to scrape the sides of the blender down a few times.
Step 2
Transfer the energy ball 'dough' to a bowl, cover and place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
Take a small spoonful of the dough and roll in your hands to form the energy balls. If you like, roll a few (or all!) in sesame seeds.
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- If you aren't a fan of pumpkin seeds then simply swap out for another nut or seed of your preference.
- I haven't tried it myself, but if you cannot tolerate almond butter then macadamia nut butter should work well.
- You may want to use gloves as turmeric can make your hands a little yellow in color!
- Be sure to leave the 'dough' in the fridge for at least 15 minutes as this helps it stick together.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Turmeric has an earthy, slightly spicy taste. It's often described as being slightly bitter, so we combine with a little honey in this turmeric balls recipe to balance out the flavor.
If you use certified gluten free oats, these turmeric energy balls are gluten free.
No, these are no bake energy balls and just need a little time in the fridge to set.
🍽 How to serve
- These turmeric energy balls are delicious as a quick mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, maybe on-the-go or in between work tasks or housework.
- Pair with an equally delicious drink such as my pear apple juice or apple ginger shots for the summer months, or my ginger milk for the colder seasons!
🥣 More tasty energy ball recipes
Find lots of tasty ideas for snacks, including my oatmeal bliss balls and my pistachio energy balls. Some recent recipes to enjoy:
There are also some fun ginger breakfast cookies in my low histamine breakfast recipes ebook! (AD - own product)
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📖 Recipe
Turmeric Energy Balls (No Bake)
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats gluten free, if required
- ¼ cup milled flaxseed
- 2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (adjust amount to preference)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ cup almond butter or macadamia nut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- sesame seeds optional, to coat
Instructions
- Pour the oats and milled flaxseed into a food processor and pulse blend until it becomes a grainy texture, but not a fine flour. Then add all the other ingredients, except the sesame seeds used to coat the energy balls. Blend until it forms a thick sticky ball that holds together.
- Transfer the 'dough' to a bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form around 12 small energy balls. If you wish, sprinkle some sesame seeds on a plate and roll the balls to coat.
Notes
- If you aren't a fan of pumpkin seeds then simply swap out for another nut or seed of your preference.
- I haven't tried it myself, but if you cannot tolerate almond butter then macadamia nut butter should work well.
- Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- ginger, which scores 1. There is a note that small amounts are well tolerated.
- almonds (for the almond butter) and sesame seeds, which score 1.
- flaxseeds aren't rated on the SIGHI list.
Jane says
Honey is very HIGH histamine on any list!
Claire says
It scores 0 on the SIGHi list, so as well tolerated. That is the list I predominantly follow for these recipes, but I suggest to work with a registered dietician for your health needs.
Rebecca says
These sound like a great MCAS/low histamine snack, but I'm allergic to nuts. What could I substitute the nut butters for?
Claire says
Hi Rebecca, they should work well with seed butter if they are OK for you. Pumpkin seed butter is lovely, but will turn them a little green!
Tami says
Can these be frozen and then thawed when want to eat? Wondering about the level of histamine that will develop over time.
Claire says
I haven't ever tried freezing them myself, but I think it should work well. Next time I make a batch I'll freeze a few and report back!
Kim lester says
Simply the best.. I'd been missing my healthy, not low histamine treat...THEN I made this recipe.!!!!.. So yummo, especially rolled in activated sesame seeds.. Turmeric & Ginger, 2 of my faves together in a bliss ball. Thank you for this lovely recipe ... so good ❤️ .. I have frozen a double batch.. I used raw honey in my mix..
Claire says
So glad you like them Kim! Great idea to freeze some too 🙂
Pam Huddleston says
A splendid, easy, on the go, quick pick me up snack! These are tastey, full of flavor, and my go to after or during a long work day.
Claire says
Energy balls are so good for an on-the-go snack aren't they. Very happy you like these ones!
Sheryl Chan says
I love the step by step images of the recipe which helps me to visualise making it (I'm really bad in the kitchen... ). I also love how this can be easily swapped for other ingredients, and how flavourful it is!
throughthefibrofog says
So glad it's simple to follow! And this is definitely a recipe that anyone can make I think 🙂