After I posted these on Instagram, someone suggested I name them Joyous Sunshine Balls – which I love! I haven't renamed them but they sure do look like sunshine and they will feel joyous in your belly, too. Yellow is one of my favourite colours so I was delighted with how bright and sunny these look.
The ingredients in these balls are super simple. I added oats, shredded coconut and hemp hearts as the main ingredients along with turmeric, lemon juice and dried mango, which give the recipe its gorgeous colour!
They taste like a cross between a macaroon and your favourite energy ball.
Soft on the inside and meaty in the way a macaroon is. They remind me of an energy ball because, well, they're energizing, thanks to the oats, which are rich in fibre and blood sugar-balancing!
Adding maple syrup for extra sweetness is completely optional, but it is necessary to process all the ingredients in a high-powered food processor so they stick well. You want to process all the ingredients until they start to stick together.
I would suggest you store them in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to make them grain-free you can simply omit the oats and add more shredded coconut.
Oh and if you don't want to stain your hands yellow, it might be worthwhile to put on gloves, which I did not do!
These Turmeric Mango Golden Balls are:
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Kid-friendly
- Detox-friendly
- Digestion-friendly
- Totally plant-based (vegan)
- Raw – no need to turn on your oven!
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I've talked about the health benefits of turmeric on the blog many times and I have so many recipes with this incredible superfood ingredient. So rather than repeat those details, let's gets my delicious recipe!
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Turmeric Mango Golden Balls
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Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried chopped mango*
- 1 tsp ground turmeric**
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2-4 tbsp water***
- Optional: 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and blitz until it forms a texture that you can roll into balls.
- Roll into 1.5 inch balls. Refrigerate for up to one week or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Makes 15 medium size balls.
*I chopped the mango up before measuring and measured 1/2 cup chopped.
**I used New Chapter's Fermented Organic turmeric.
***Add water slowly to food processor. You may not need the full amount.
It's worth repeating that these yummy balls are kid-friendly because they're nut-free. The perfect lunch box treats for you and your little one! Toss one in your bag for a post-workout quick snack – they offer a perfect boost of clean energy and are super blood sugar balancing.
Since posting these on Instagram, quite a few of you have been asking me if you can use fresh mango instead of dried mango. The answer is yes, but note that you'll have to increase the dry ingredients, adding either more shredded coconut or rolled oats.
Before I go and munch on one, I wanted to share with you some of my favourite turmeric-starring recipes:
Have a joyous rest of your week!
Joy xo
Thank you for another interesting recipe. I am allergic to coconut, should I just leave it out or can you recommend a substitute? Many thanks.
ReplyYou could use almond flour instead but you'll need to add some more sweetener. Let me know how it turns out!!
Thank you so much for the quick response. I will let you know how it works out.
ReplyOkay great!
Thanks for the recipe. Can I use soaked oats, or just straight out of the bag? Thanks
ReplyYou can but I would dry them out first in the oven or dehydrator if you have one before combining them because the batter will likely be too wet.
Hi, Joy! I so love all that you share. I am wanting to try the Turmeric Mango Golden Balls. My question: since we follow a low lectin diet at our house, what would you suggest to replace the 1/2 cup rolled oats? Would millet or sorghum work, maybe puffed millet? Thanks, Michelle
ReplyThanks so much!! You could definitely try puffed millet, that might be nice!!
These golden balls are amazing!!! Easy to make and healthy and delicious to eat for breakfast this Fall!! When I made the second batch today I added the zest of the organic lemon I used. Also delicious! Thanks so much Joy!
ReplyWonderful, glad you're loving this recipe!
Any idea of approximate calories? I am not a calorie -counter usually but for the time being I need to be and would love to try these!
ReplyAny idea of the calorie is in each one approximately? I'm not usually a calorie counter but need to be for now and would love to try these!!
ReplyI'm not sure sorry but if I had to guess I would say 70-85. You can plug the ingredients into a fitness app like My Fitness Pal and you'll find out. I hope that helps!
Thanks! I appreciate your response - an approximation works for me!
ReplyWhat could replace the 1/2 cup of mango ? I’m not a fan of mango but the rest of this recipe seems so good ! I needed a healthy recipe like that. TY so much !
ReplyYou could use pineapple or just more of another ingredient.
Pineapple would be great, thanks !
ReplyYou're welcome, Enjoy!
Hi Joy. This recipe looks so great. I am preparing to make them. I noticed in the above message that you said maple syrup is optional but necessary to blend the ingredients in the high powered processor. How much maple syrup do you recommend? It’s not in the ingredients list. Thanks so much. I am looking forward to eating some of these sunny bites.
ReplyHi Lisa, a couple of tablespoons will suffice. Enjoy!
Thank you! Made a batch and they were wonderful. I love these easy bites and they will make a regular appearance in my kitchen. Thanks
ReplyHappy to hear that! Enjoy!
I tried these today in my Vitamix, they didn't come together quite well. Any thought on why? Did it not get blended well enough? I found having to wet my hands quite a bit. Thanks! Will see how they maintain shape after some time in the fridge!
ReplyTry the fridge or freezer for better sticking action!
I would like to try these they look delicious! Do you think one or two dates could replace the maple syrup?
ReplyYes absolutely! I would maybe add a touch of water for some moisture though.
These are flipping delicious! Thanks Joy!
ReplyGlad you love them Melissa!
Could I use fresh Mango and up the oats to balance the moisture?
ReplyYes that would probably work!
Can't wait to try the Tumeric Smoothie
ReplyIt's delish!!