# List of Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews
04 - 2 tbsp almond butter or other nut/seed butter
→ Flavor and Nutrition
05 - 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
06 - 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated turmeric or 1 tsp ground turmeric
07 - 1 tbsp maca powder
08 - 2 tbsp hemp seeds
→ Seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Coating and Sweetener
12 - 2-3 tbsp shredded coconut for rolling
13 - 1-2 tsp maple syrup if extra sweetness desired
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Pulse oats and cashews in a food processor until finely ground, creating a flour-like texture.
02 - Add dates, almond butter, ginger, turmeric, maca powder, hemp seeds, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Blend until mixture holds together when pressed. Add maple syrup or water 1 teaspoon at a time if too dry.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth, uniform balls with your hands.
04 - Roll balls in shredded coconut for added texture and visual appeal, if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
