Wick's Lemon, Turmeric & Ginger Energy Balls

This week we have another great recipe from Wick Nixon. Wick is a fasting and lifestyle coach who helps women 40+ eat in a way that supports their hormones through midlife. 

This is one of her go-to recipes: whole foods, healthy fats and protein rather than sugar, so it keeps blood sugar steady, with turmeric and ginger for their anti-inflammatory kick.

She keeps a batch in the fridge or freezer for a healthy snack - I'm going to do the same!

If you want to know more about eating and fasting for midlife hormones, you'll find Wick at www.wickedwellbeing.com

Lemon, Turmeric & Ginger Energy Balls

Prep time: 5 minutes | Makes: 15-20 balls

These are a great go-to snack to have on hand. If you're short of time, instead of rolling them into balls, press the mixture into a slice tin and cut into squares.

Ingredients

½ c almonds (use equal parts sunflower and pumpkin seeds if nut free)

¼ c sunflower seeds

¼ c pumpkin seeds

½ c desiccated coconut

4 medjool dates

2 T chia seeds

juice and rind of 1 lemon

1 t finely grated fresh ginger or ½ t dried ginger powder

1 t finely grated fresh turmeric or ½ t dried turmeric powder

1 t vanilla essence

a good grinding of black pepper (this helps the absorption of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, and you can't taste it)

¼ c coconut oil, melted

½ c extra desiccated coconut, for rolling, if desired

Method

In a food processor or blender, process all ingredients until the mixture is combined and starts to stick together. Roll about a tablespoon at a time into balls and roll in the extra coconut if desired. Chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Suitable to freeze.

This recipe is from Wick Nixon
Wicked Wellbeing

Empowering Women 40+ Through Fasting and Balanced Nutrition