Oh baby, how good do these Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Ginger Energy Balls look? Let me tell you: they are so addictive. Spicy from the turmeric and ginger, tangy from the lemon, and just a hint of sweetness from the honey. Hell yeah, these are delightful.
With cold season dragging on, I’ve been drinking turmeric + ginger tea almost every day. And then it hit me: I need an immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory snack. And voila. My favourite part about these is that they’re date free, which helps to bring down the sugar content. If you want to make them low-carb, simply omit the honey, and add a bit of stevia drops instead. Or coconut butter–that could be good too.
I have a feeling these will be key for prevent colds and flus over the next few weeks, so if you’re looking to support your immune system, I highly recommend you try these!
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Nutritional Highlights
Turmeric
Turmeric is highly anti-inflammatory, so it helps to decrease inflammation and consequently, prevent pathogenic bacteria from invading the body. Turmeric is linked to better brain function, and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and even aging. So of course we had to throw into these energy balls!
Ginger
Ginger has been shown to reduce nausea, improve digestion, fight off infection, and improve memory.
Lemon
Lemons are a good source of vitamin C, which is needed to boost the immune system, improve skin quality, and increase the uptake of collagen.
Hemp seeds
These small seeds are packed with protein, fibre and essential fatty acids, making them a great gut-friendly ingredient.
Raw unpasteurized honey
Raw honey contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, making it great addition to prevent illness. It’s also soothing for sore throats, and acts as a cough suppressant.
KETO OPTION: Make these keto-friendly by substituting the raw honey with 1/2 tsp stevia drops.
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS FOR THIS RECIPE
Make sure you make yourself a double batch of these Turmeric Ginger Energy Balls to stay healthy this season! Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter for the latest and greatest in nutrition + healthy eating!
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Ginger Energy Balls {vegan, paleo, keto} | The Nourished Mind
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut + more for rolling
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp raw unpasteurized honey (or 1/2 tsp stevia drops)
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ginger
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop small balls, and roll into a ball with your palms (I recommend wearing gloves to avoid yellow hands!).
- Roll balls into shredded coconut until well coated.
Notes
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