Just five ingredients and 10 minutes to the most delicious little ball recipe, these Ginger Berry Energy Balls are bound to be your new favorite! Gluten-free, vegan and so flavorful! The perfect addition to your ball recipe collection. << you have one of those, right?
Balls balls balls, can’t get enough! These guys are seriously little bites of happiness. And just FIVE ingredients
WHAT YOU NEED:
- cashews
- walnuts
- dates
- dried berry mix
- fresh ginger
The the hint of ginger, the berry flavors, the natural sweetness from the dates… toasted nuts. I am in lurve with these balls. IN LOVE. I’m about to hop on the ball band wagon hardcore and buy the entire bin of dates from the bulk section.
The process is super simple only takes 3 main steps
Grind down your nuts
Add in your pitted dates, dried berries, and fresh ginger
(plus a little water at the end for a smooth, thick consistency)
Roll into balls
BOOM. DONE.
I mean really… that is literally all there is to it.
The only ( I repeat, ONLY) potential downfall to this recipe, is that you need a food processor. Your average blender ain’t gonna cut it, lo siento. The nuts and dates need those heavy duty blades to grind everything up into little pieces. The one I listed below is a BEAST and I love her with all my heart. Yes, she is an investment… but that’s pretty much how it goes for well-made kitchen tools out there. *Ahem* Kitchenaid stand mixer… If you’re not ready for the beast that is my Breville, I’ve heard great things about the Ninja kitchen system.
Ginger Berry Energy Balls
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
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Just five ingredients and 10 minutes to the most delicious little ball recipe, these Ginger Berry Energy Balls are bound to be your new favorite!
Ingredients
Instructions
- In the bowl of your food processor, process nuts until a course meal, about 10-15 seconds.
- Remove lid from bowl and add pitted dates, mixed berries, and fresh ginger. Process again until ingredients are fully combined, roughly 15-20 seconds. Add in 1-2 TBS water for smoother consistency. Ball mixture will be thick, sticky, and slightly wet.
- Using a slightly rounded tablespoon, roll mixture into balls between the palm of your hands. You should get about 24 balls.
Store energy balls in airtight container in freezer. Enjoy!
Notes
-I used raw nuts and toasted them myself at 300F for 15 minutes.
-You can also uses almonds, pecans, etc. but I love the flavor combo that comes through from the toasted walnuts and cashews together!
This recipe inspired by Fit Foodie Finds & The Healthy Maven
- Category: snacks
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
Keywords: Ginger Energy Balls, protein balls
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Annmarie says
Yum yum yum. I love ginger- need to give these a try!
Ashley says
Me too! I want to put ginger in everything. Def try these balls! Thanks Annmarie!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
You’re giving Larabar a run for their money with these bad boys. Oh and good to know what food processor you use… I don’t NEED a new one, but mine isn’t the greatest and I’m always looking for kitchen gadgets 😀
Ashley says
Well when Larabar copies this flavor… YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST PEOPLE. 😉
I highly recommend the Breville… I mean, it’s the only one I truly know, but still. It’s just amazing.
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
All about these BALLS! They look absolutely delicious and I just love how easy they are to make. I am always surprised at the magic a food processor can do!
Ashley says
Food processors are seriously boss. I forgot what my life was like before it… oh yeah, not as cool.
Rachel says
These balls are beautiful!!
Ashley says
Thanks Rachel! I just love em.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’ve been loving ginger a lot more than normal recently!! I’ve been sprinkling the powder in everything and just got a jar of pre-minced 😉 You know…laziness!
Ashley says
Oh but pre-minced… that actually sounds awesome. Sometimes I avoid ginger just because of the process of getting to use it!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
Walnuts and cashews? And ginger too? Holly guacamole! Hand me a bowl of these delicious balls. I think ginger should be so much more than a holiday flavor.
Ashley says
I’m definitely making ginger an anything and everything kind of flavor now. I can’t get enough! Thanks Megan 🙂
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
Dates are probably the best thing to happen to the world ever. Loving the tangy flavor of these BALLS! I love balls. Balls balls balls. Okay I’m done now hahaha.
Ashley says
hahaha <3
rachel @ athletic avocado says
I really need more ginger in my life, love that you added it to these balls! These look super addicting so stashing some in the freezer is a great idea haha!
Ashley says
Thanks Rachel! The ginger is sooo necessary. It’s not overpowering and works so well in these. And yes, stashing away in the freezer is key if I want them to last a bit 😉
Teffy @ Sprinkle of Green says
I love that you used fresh ginger for this, must give it much more depth than simply ground ginger.
I’ve never added mixed berries to my bliss balls, but loving the idea, that way it’s not just an overload of dates. Will definitely try it =)
Ashley says
Fresh ginger can’t be beat! The flavor in these balls is subtle, but such a great addition. And the berries add another dimension. Let me know if you try em! Thanks Teffy 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
If you ask Dave I love ginger a bit too much. I always use so much, but it’s so refreshing. I love the zing! These are right up my alley! Pinning!
Ashley says
I love spices SO much. Ginger always… I think I am going to buy it a lot more and throw it in everything 😀 Thanks for pinning Sam!
Natalie says
These look too easy to be true! I LOVE energy balls. They satisfy my craving for cookie dough…which sometimes becomes a problem when I can’t stop popping them into my mouth! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
They really are almost too good to be true. Every time I eat one I can’t believe how amazing they are! Cookie doughhhhh YES. Thanks for stopping by Natalie! 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oh HEY miss inventive! Raw ginger in ballzzzz? I LOVE this idea!!! So creative Ashley. I must make these since ginger is totally my jam. And if anyone doesn’t have a food processor I feel bad for them! I’m totally not lying when I tell you have THREE (various sizes) PLUS a high-powered blender. Life’s necessities….
Ashley says
Well thanks my dear! You will totally love them, I plan on keeping an endless supply in my freezer 😀
And the kitchen appliances… gah I don’t think I’ll ever have enough room in my kitchen for all of them that I want/need…
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Using ginger in energy balls is a BRILLIANT idea. Sounds so refreshing and um, energizing, lolz! I have a food processor and these need to happen immediately. Pinned! 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Sarah! I loooveeee fresh ginger and sometimes don’t buy it enough. I’m thinking it needs to start making it’s way into my morning shakes 😀 Thanks for pinning!!
Jess @hellotofit says
Your balls are perfectly shaped. Gah. I’m sorry. I couldn’t resist. But SERIOUSLY, girl. I love how easy this recipe is!!
Ashley says
Hahaha, I don’t blame you for not resisting 😉 Ballssss <3
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
lately im on a major berry + ginger kick..these balls are speaking to me right now!
Ashley says
I honestly can’t get enough!!
Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet says
Those ingredients remind me so much of what comes in a LARA bar. And I love me some LARA bars so I should definitely give this a shot. Also your balls are literally perfect (lol) Whenever I make bites they always end up overly awkward ovals!!
Ashley says
Lol lots of rolling in the palms of your hand. And I’m a little obsessive compulsive at times, so that may or may not have something to do with it 😉 Thanks Cayanne!
Drew says
Love these BALLS!!!
★★★★★