Oh my goodness yum! These look delish, I love any dessert with ginger (gingerbread cookies, gingerbread loaves, ginger candy), and now I can feel good eating my dessert :) And you will not regret taking advantage of summertime for a second. I haven’t made a bucket list yet, but you’ve inspired me to do so!
Hi Karen, chia seeds and flaxseed meal actually act differently in energy balls, because chia seeds are a little less moist. If you want to experiment, I think you could go half and half. If the energy balls seem too dry, you can just add a little more almond butter or maple syrup. I hope you enjoy!
These sound delicious, although I can tell you right now that I would cut the amount of cloves in half, even without trying the recipe, just because I know that neither my husband nor I likes a strong clove flavor. For us ¼ t is a lot of cloves. (I would taste them with the lesser amount and add more if it would work for us.) I applaud your June self for taking time for the important stuff, including creative grocery shopping…
Dear Erin,
I’ve been meaning to tell you this for a while now, but today’s post pushed me over the edge. Your blog is hands-down the most well-written food blog out there! I follow several crafty chef bloggers, but I always enjoy reading your posts the most. Your pictures are splendid and your recipes are wholesome and delish. Your writing, however, is stellar! It is fun, engaging, and full of catchy little phrases. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to make it that way. Now I’m gonna make some ginger cookie energy balls… mmmm.
Evelyn, I am absolutely blushing! Thank you so, so much. I really love to write and put careful attention into that aspect of my blog, so to know that it is appreciated means so much. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again!
I agree with Evelyn’s comment above! Spot on ;-) I love your Blog Erin. I’m off to the grocery store for the couple of items I don’t have to make these ‘beauty balls’. Love that normally I would have all these ingredients on hand – I already know I’m going to love them – and will be making them often. Thank you!
Thank you sweet Erin!! This post is just the best. I would sit down with you for an 8 hour coffee with you any day :) Love you and appreciate all your wonderful support xoxo
Phoebe, so happy for you and proud of this accomplishment! Congrats!! The book is wonderful, and I’m so happy to be able to share this delicious recipe with my readers. I will sit down for that coffee date with you anytime! xoxo
Just made these and they’re pretty good! Definitely taste like dessert even though they’ve got clean ingredients. I do think they were just the slightest bit lacking in flavor. Next time I might try adding raisins or candied ginger or something along those lines.
Man, this woman knows her stuff. These are terrific. I doubled the recipe, knowing 15 would never do. Also, used the medjul dates. Really nice. I did add a little apple sauce to make them cooperate in the rolling process. Licking my hands at the end, just like a cat, was the best part. Thank you Erin for sharing your genius.Next time I’ll add protein powder. Jim D. Oldsmar FL
My first attempt at something like this although I’ve seen many recipes. Perfect flavor for the fall season. They were super easy to put together!! I used some agave since I didn’t have pure maple syrup on hand, but just enough to help bind it together. The hardest part was mixing the ingredients. Then once chilled key is deff to keep your plans moist to roll the balls. They are delish though and would be great to keep in the freezer for road trips or nighttime snacks :)))
Do you think subsituting a couple tablespoons of molasses for some of the maple syrup would make it taste like a gingersnap? I’m mostly just curious because I have about 2 tbsp of molasses to use up. :)
Hi Anna, I wouldn’t do more than a few teaspoons because molasses is very strong. You can certainly experiment, adding more of the dry ingredients if the molasses makes the balls too soft. I hope you enjoy! And thank you so much—it makes my day to hear that others are enjoying recipes from my site!
I LOVE anything with ginger! I have these pinned to try later! That book sounds fascinating. I don’t have any health issues, but I’d be curious to hear her perspective on all the different ways we hear that can improve our bodies and minds.
Absolutely love these cookies! I would like to reduce the amount of maple syrup as I need to limit my total sugar/fructose intake. Can some water (or another low sugar ingredient) be substituted to get the mixture to stick? By adding some water, will I risk mold forming on the raw grains/seeds even if the cookies are refrigerated?
Hi Deborah! I’d suggest adding more almond butter and would not recommend water as I think it would make the balls very runny (and might cause the issues you mentioned too). So happy you love these!!
Hi Holly! I haven’t tried it without the coconut, but you could leave it out and slightly increase the oats if it seems too wet. I hope you enjoy if you decide to experiment!
Oh my goodness yum! These look delish, I love any dessert with ginger (gingerbread cookies, gingerbread loaves, ginger candy), and now I can feel good eating my dessert :) And you will not regret taking advantage of summertime for a second. I haven’t made a bucket list yet, but you’ve inspired me to do so!
I hope you enjoy them, Erica! And I’m glad to hear you’ll be making a summer bucket list! I’d love to hear what you decide to add to it. :)
Hi! These look great. Could I sub chia seeds for flax?
Hi Karen, chia seeds and flaxseed meal actually act differently in energy balls, because chia seeds are a little less moist. If you want to experiment, I think you could go half and half. If the energy balls seem too dry, you can just add a little more almond butter or maple syrup. I hope you enjoy!
These sound delicious, although I can tell you right now that I would cut the amount of cloves in half, even without trying the recipe, just because I know that neither my husband nor I likes a strong clove flavor. For us ¼ t is a lot of cloves. (I would taste them with the lesser amount and add more if it would work for us.) I applaud your June self for taking time for the important stuff, including creative grocery shopping…
It’s a good thing you know that up front, Susan! Clove definitely can get strong.
Dear Erin,
I’ve been meaning to tell you this for a while now, but today’s post pushed me over the edge. Your blog is hands-down the most well-written food blog out there! I follow several crafty chef bloggers, but I always enjoy reading your posts the most. Your pictures are splendid and your recipes are wholesome and delish. Your writing, however, is stellar! It is fun, engaging, and full of catchy little phrases. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to make it that way. Now I’m gonna make some ginger cookie energy balls… mmmm.
Evelyn, I am absolutely blushing! Thank you so, so much. I really love to write and put careful attention into that aspect of my blog, so to know that it is appreciated means so much. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again!
I’m unable to eat nuts, but can have seeds. How do you think this recipe might work with sunflower seed butter? Thanks!
Jill, I think that would work just fine! I hope you love the recipe :)
What delicious looking energy balls! There aren’t enough ginger recipes out there! :)
These look so yummy! I love the ginger cookie flavor idea.
And I know what you mean about the to-do list. Ah, well. We just do the best we can!
I agree with Evelyn’s comment above! Spot on ;-) I love your Blog Erin. I’m off to the grocery store for the couple of items I don’t have to make these ‘beauty balls’. Love that normally I would have all these ingredients on hand – I already know I’m going to love them – and will be making them often. Thank you!
Susie, THANK YOU! That is so, so kind. <3 I hope you love the balls too!
These look wonderful! Love how you added ginger (:
Ginger is one of my new favorite “superfoods”! These look like the perfect snack, thanks for the recipe!
Thank you sweet Erin!! This post is just the best. I would sit down with you for an 8 hour coffee with you any day :) Love you and appreciate all your wonderful support xoxo
Phoebe, so happy for you and proud of this accomplishment! Congrats!! The book is wonderful, and I’m so happy to be able to share this delicious recipe with my readers. I will sit down for that coffee date with you anytime! xoxo
Just made these and they’re pretty good! Definitely taste like dessert even though they’ve got clean ingredients. I do think they were just the slightest bit lacking in flavor. Next time I might try adding raisins or candied ginger or something along those lines.
Hi Sydney, those add-ins sound delicious! I’d love to know what you think if you try adding them in!
Man, this woman knows her stuff. These are terrific. I doubled the recipe, knowing 15 would never do. Also, used the medjul dates. Really nice. I did add a little apple sauce to make them cooperate in the rolling process. Licking my hands at the end, just like a cat, was the best part. Thank you Erin for sharing your genius.Next time I’ll add protein powder. Jim D. Oldsmar FL
Jim, I’m so glad you enjoyed these energy balls! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this great review!
My first attempt at something like this although I’ve seen many recipes. Perfect flavor for the fall season. They were super easy to put together!! I used some agave since I didn’t have pure maple syrup on hand, but just enough to help bind it together. The hardest part was mixing the ingredients. Then once chilled key is deff to keep your plans moist to roll the balls. They are delish though and would be great to keep in the freezer for road trips or nighttime snacks :)))
Rebecca, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks so much for taking the time to report back. :)
Hi Erin,
Do you think subsituting a couple tablespoons of molasses for some of the maple syrup would make it taste like a gingersnap? I’m mostly just curious because I have about 2 tbsp of molasses to use up. :)
I love your recipes, by the way!
Hi Anna, I wouldn’t do more than a few teaspoons because molasses is very strong. You can certainly experiment, adding more of the dry ingredients if the molasses makes the balls too soft. I hope you enjoy! And thank you so much—it makes my day to hear that others are enjoying recipes from my site!
Great recipe . Is there a substitute for sesame seeds?
Hi Tracey, I haven’t made that substitution myself, but you could try swapping in some finely chopped nuts!
I LOVE anything with ginger! I have these pinned to try later! That book sounds fascinating. I don’t have any health issues, but I’d be curious to hear her perspective on all the different ways we hear that can improve our bodies and minds.
Absolutely love these cookies! I would like to reduce the amount of maple syrup as I need to limit my total sugar/fructose intake. Can some water (or another low sugar ingredient) be substituted to get the mixture to stick? By adding some water, will I risk mold forming on the raw grains/seeds even if the cookies are refrigerated?
Hi Deborah! I’d suggest adding more almond butter and would not recommend water as I think it would make the balls very runny (and might cause the issues you mentioned too). So happy you love these!!
Do you recommend a substitute for the shredded coconut?
Hi Holly! I haven’t tried it without the coconut, but you could leave it out and slightly increase the oats if it seems too wet. I hope you enjoy if you decide to experiment!
Did you use roasted almond butter or raw?
Amy, you can use either!