These Golden Milk Energy Balls are the ultimate snack! They’re flavorful, satisfying, and easy to enjoy anytime.
I would be lying if I told you I wasn’t a snacker. Snacking is the name of the game, especially when I’m working from home, so it’s important to me that the snacks I keep around are tasty and satisfying.
I’ve always been a chip and cracker lover, but I wanted to find snacks that felt a little different. Many are fried, and I was looking for something I could enjoy in a new way.
Which is precisely why I love having energy balls stashed away in my freezer!
Energy Balls: the Ultimate Snack Food
Energy balls are the perfect anytime snack. They're nutritionally balanced, they're easy to make, you can turn them into a million different flavors (check out my Ultimate Guide to Energy Balls to see)!
These energy balls combine a variety of ingredients, like fruit, nuts, and nut butter. Each little ball is packed with flavor and texture, making them a fun and tasty snack any time of day.
And get this: all we need to do is toss everything in the food processor and blend it up!
All the Flavors, All the Time
I've made a ton of different flavors for you before, but these are a bit different for me.
They use fewer dates than some of my other recipes are have a very distinct flavor. These golden milk energy balls taste like a golden milk latte, just in bite-sized form!
Why Golden Milk Energy Balls Rock!
Now, I will be honest and tell you: I am not the biggest turmeric fan. I find it to be rather bitter and very strong, which is why I don't often drink turmeric lattes. I just don't love the taste!
But these I do enjoy. I find the turmeric is mellowed out a bit with the sweetness from the dates, and the mango adds a tropical twist that definitely shines through.
Overall, I’d say these aren’t my favorite energy ball recipe (that honor goes to my Turtle Cookie Quinoa Energy Bites – what can I say… I love chocolate!), but they’re still really good! Oh, and they’re also gluten-free and vegan.
More Energy Ball Recipes to Try!
Golden Milk Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates about 6
- 1/2 cup dried mango unsweetened
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 2 - 3 teaspoons turmeric
- A crack of fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Add dates and mango into a food processor. Process on high until crumbly.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and blend again until a dough starts to come together. If that's not happening, stream in water (or maple syrup) one tablespoon at a time until a sticky dough forms.
- Remove the lid and form the mixture into balls.
- Transfer to a plate, enjoy immediately, or for an even better texture, cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
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