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Ginger Berry Energy Balls

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Posted:2/29/16
Updated:12/4/19

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?

Ginger Berry Energy Balls in blue bowl

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
Ginger Berry Energy Balls berries & Ginger-01

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.

Ginger Berry Energy balls stacked in blue bowl

The process is super simple only takes 3 main steps

Grind down your nuts

Nut and fruit mixture for Ginger Berry Energy Balls in food processor
Nuts and berries mixed in food processor

Add in your pitted dates, dried berries, and fresh ginger

Ginger Berry Energy Ball ingredients in Food Processor

(plus a little water at the end for a smooth, thick consistency)

Ingredients mixed together in food processor for Ginger Berry Energy Balls

Roll into balls

Ginger Berry Energy Balls rolled onto cookie sheet
Ginger Berry Energy Balls rolled onto cookie sheet

BOOM. DONE.

I mean really… that is literally all there is to it.

Ginger Berry Energy Balls in blue bowl close up

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 in blue bowl and on a cookie sheet in background

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!

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

How to Make…

Ginger Berry Energy Balls

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!

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 cup toasted cashews
  • 1 cup large medjool dates, soaked for 5 minutes/drained & pitted
  • 1 cup dried mixed berries (I used pre-made blend of strawberries-blueberries-cranberries)
  • 2” piece fresh ginger, skin peeled
  • 2 TBS water

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of your food processor, process nuts until a course meal, about 10-15 seconds.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Recipes 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

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 106
  • Sugar: 9
  • Sodium: 14
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 0
Category: snacks Method: food processor Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ginger Energy Balls, protein balls
Author: Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

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TOOLS USED for this recipe

Breville 12 Cup Food Processor

 
 
 I’ve stashed some of these in the freezer for a couple reasons… 1. So Drew doesn’t eat them all  and 2. So I don’t eat them all at once. << mainly reason #2
Yes, they’re that good.
 
 
 
 

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  1. Natalie says

    3/1/2016 at 10:38 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/3/2016 at 6:18 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    3/2/2016 at 12:20 am

    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….

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/3/2016 at 6:07 am

      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…

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    3/2/2016 at 1:03 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/3/2016 at 6:05 am

      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!!

      Reply
  4. Jess @hellotofit says

    3/2/2016 at 1:10 pm

    Your balls are perfectly shaped. Gah. I’m sorry. I couldn’t resist. But SERIOUSLY, girl. I love how easy this recipe is!!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/3/2016 at 6:05 am

      Hahaha, I don’t blame you for not resisting 😉 Ballssss <3

      Reply
  5. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

    3/3/2016 at 12:32 pm

    lately im on a major berry + ginger kick..these balls are speaking to me right now!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/4/2016 at 9:28 am

      I honestly can’t get enough!!

      Reply
  6. Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet says

    3/3/2016 at 3:37 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/4/2016 at 9:29 am

      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!

      Reply
  7. Drew says

    1/13/2019 at 4:38 pm

    Love these BALLS!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
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