If you are an energy balls lover like us, you probably know that it’s hard to stumble upon recipes that aren’t chocolate covered or full of nuts. We get it, chocolate is delicious and nuts have the high protein and fat content that you want in an energy ball. Unfortunately, we can’t all eat nuts and sometimes our tummies are too sensitive to devour a chocolate fudge ball.
So we have decided to create an energy ball recipe that 1) does not contain chocolate and 2) is 100 % nut free. It’s also great for your gut, because it contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and turmeric, as well as, alkalizing ingredients like lemon juice. It’s also free from inflammatory ingredients such as refined oils or gluten.
It’s lemony, refreshing, and light which makes it the perfect treat for the end of summer. It also has pumpkin spice flavours to bring you into fall! 🍂
Gut-Friendly Energy Balls Recipe:
Energy Ball Ingredients:
- 1 Packed Cup of Pitted Dates (Pre-soaked in water)
- 1 Dose Gut Shot
- 2 Tsp Vanilla
- ¼ Cup Pure Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Sugar-Free Sunbutter (Sub pumpkin seed butter if desired)
- 1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
- 2 Tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ + 2 Tbsp Coconut Flour
- 2 Tbsp Shredded Coconut
- 2 Tbsp Gluten Free Rolled Oats
- 2 Tsp Ground Flaxseed
Topping Option #1:
- ¼ Cup Shredded Coconut
- ⅛ Tsp Turmeric
- ⅛ Tsp Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Brown or Coconut Sugar
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Topping Option #2:
- ¼ Cup Vegan Icing Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Lemon Oil (Optional)
- 1 Tsp Vanilla (Optional)
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth
Click HERE for the step-by-step video of how to make the toppings for this recipe! 👨🍳
Directions:
- Toss all wet ingredients in a food processor or a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add all dry ingredients to the food processor and combine together until smooth.
- Scoop up 1 – 2 tbsp of batter (depending on how big you like your energy balls) and roll in a ball.
- Place your energy balls on a parchment lined sheet or plate and pop in the fridge to firm for an hour.
- Depending on your preference, either roll the balls in the shredded coconut topping or dunk them in the lemon icing.
- Place them back on the parchment lined sheet or plate.
- Pop them in the fridge to firm for an hour.
- Enjoy 🙂
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge
Thanks @sugaredcoconut 👋 for this yummy recipe!
Check out her blog for more delicious vegan, nut-free and gluten-free recipes: https://www.sugaredcoconut.com/