Easy Golden Milk Energy Balls Recipe

The warm flavor of golden milk in an easy, bite-sized form- that’s what these golden milk energy balls are all about. A simple vegan energy ball recipe that is sweet and just a little bit savory in every bite.

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Golden Milk Energy Balls
Variations For These Energy Balls
Ingredients For the Golden Milk Energy Balls
Kitchen Tools Needed
How to Make the Energy Balls
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
Recipe
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Golden Milk Energy Balls

Energy balls are the perfect healthy snack to have at hand. They’re easy to make and are a good way to get some healthy, nutritious foods into your body. These energy balls, in particular, pack in some amazing ingredients, most of which you might find in golden milk. They’re tasty, can be batch-made, and are great to have during the colder months of the year.

Another great choice if you want a bit richer flavor is these superfood brownie bites. Truly delicious and just a bit decadent! These no-bake oatmeal peanut butter cups are another tasty addition to add to your snacking menu.

Ready to give them a try? Here’s everything you need to know before you do.

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Variations For These Energy Balls

The beauty of energy balls is the fact that they are super versatile. You can play around with the ingredients, and add in any healthy foods that you would want to have. Below are a few of the best ideas to make these just a bit different.

Chopped nuts are usually great to add to your homemade energy balls. Pistachios, pecans, walnuts, cashews, almonds, brazil nuts and even peanuts are great additions.
Dried fruit is already in this recipe but you can also use things like dried figs, peaches, apricot, pineapple, cherries, blueberries, or even apples.
A bito of chocolate is always a hit and mini chocolate chips are a great addition for texture.
Seeds can be added for more nutrition and crunch. Sesame seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, hem pseeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and even basil seeds are healthy and nutritious additions.

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Ingredients For the Golden Milk Energy Balls

Here’s a quick list of everything you’ll need to make these energy balls.

½ cup Medjool dates
½ cup dried mango
½ cup cashews
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup cashew butter
2 teaspoon turmeric
A little black pepper

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Kitchen Tools Needed

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How to Make the Energy Balls

In a food processor, add the mango and dates and pulse for 2 to 3 minutes until mostly pureed.

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Then, add in the cashews, coconut, cashew, butter, turmeric, and black pepper.

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Continue pulsing in the food processor until a dough forms. If the mixture doesn't pull together into a dough, add water by the tablespoon full until it does.

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Carefully divide or scoop into balls and roll to smooth the edges.

Place on a parchment-lined plate or platter and cover loosely then refrigerate for at least 30-minutes before serving.

They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature once set.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s So Great About These Golden Milk Energy Balls?

Energy balls are great since they pack in a lot of healthy and nutritious ingredients in a bite-sized ball. What sets these apart from the others is the fact that they contain ingredients that you would usually need to make golden milk- which is well known to be a powerful, immune-boosting drink. These energy balls can be great to make and have during the colder months of the year, to keep seasonal flu at bay.

What Can I Use Instead of Cashew Butter?

Cashew butter is what lends the energy balls that rich, creamy taste and gets it to have that perfect, soft texture that you’re looking for. If you don’t have cashew butter, you could make do with almond butter or peanut butter or even soy nut butter if you want to make it vegan.

What Can I Use Instead of Medjool Dates?

Medjool dates are a powerhouse of nutrients, but that’s not the only reason why you should be using them for this recipe. They are also naturally sweet and have a texture that makes them easy to mold and shape, which is just what you need.

If you don’t have Medjool dates, you can use pretty much any other soft dates instead. If you just don’t prefer using dates, you could use California prunes too. They are chock full of fiber and sorbitol and are another excellent choice you could opt for.

How Can I Store the Golden Milk Energy Balls?

These energy balls are super easy to store for later. All you need to do is transfer them to an airtight container and then refrigerate them. They can stay good in there for up to 2 weeks. If you want to store them for longer, you can freeze them too. Just remember to use a freezer-safe container to prevent freezer burn.

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Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe

Think you’ve got the recipe all sorted? Don’t forget to keep in mind these tips and tricks that can really help you take the recipe up a notch.

To lend some additional sweetness to the energy balls, you can add some honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup.
If the energy balls mixture seems too dry, you can add a bit of coconut butter or coconut oil into it to make it more soft and easy to bind.
To make these golden milk energy balls even more nutrient-rich, and with an added crunch factor, you can roll them on a plate full of toasted sesame seeds or ground flaxseeds, or even some chia seeds.
If you’re not a fan of the seeds or are just looking for another texture to play with, try rolling the energy balls in some shredded coconut or slivered almonds.
If you’re planning to add more warming spices to the mixture, you could also sneak in some ground ginger or ground cinnamon. They taste great with turmeric, and are super healthy too!
Adding a pinch of sea salt into the mix can really bump up the flavor of these energy balls.
A pinch of cardamom powder is another excellent addition to the energy balls. It truly enhances their flavor and can make them taste like you are having a cup of golden milk.
Remember to wear gloves while rolling the mixture. The turmeric in the mixture can stain your hands yellow.

Loved how easy it was to whip up these energy balls? You might also want to try your hands at some vegan no-bake energy bites. And if you’re in the mood to indulge a bit, you can also try whipping up some no-bake chocolate peanut butter cup truffles or no-bake vegan coconut lemon truffles.

Recipe

Yield: 12 Balls

Easy Golden Milk Energy Balls Recipe

Golden milk energy balls are a great addition to your snack menu. Loaded with protein and anti-inflammatory turmeric, they are delicious with sweet and savory in every bite!

Cook Time 10 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup Medjool dates
½ cup dried mango
½ cup cashews
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup cashew butter
2 teaspoons turmeric
Pinch black pepper

Instructions

In a food processor, add the mango and dates and pulse for 2 to 3 minutes until mostly pureed.
Then, add in the cashews, coconut, cashew, butter, turmeric, and black pepper.
Continue pulsing in the food processor until a dough forms. If the mixture doesn't pull together into a dough, add water by the tablespoon full until it does.
Carefully divide or scoop into balls and roll to smooth the edges.
Place on a parchment-lined plate or platter and cover loosely then refrigerate for at least 30-minutes before serving.