Try these coconut ginger oatmeal energy balls from chef, author, and TV personality Carla Hall when you need to fuel your body and mind.
Chef, author, and TV personality Carla Hall turned 60 this year and she wasn’t shy about it. In the irrepressible style she’s known for on top-shelf cooking shows—Bravo’s “Top Chef,” ABC’s “The Chew,” Max’s “Chasing Flavor”—she’s downright exuberant.
Earlier this year, she told People magazine: “I want to lean into the wisdom that I feel that I’ve gained. … I don’t care that when I smile, you may see some crow’s feet, or you may see something in between my brows, laugh lines. Because my laugh lines mean I laugh.”
Chef Carla Hall Shares Her Energy Balls Recipe
Whether it's menopause or everyday stress causing your brain fog or anxiety, chef Carla Hall’s recipe for coconut ginger oatmeal energy balls can give you a mental health boost.
Here’s what she has to say about the recipe:
I believe food should not only taste great but also leave something behind to help your body function better. That’s why I look for opportunities to add ingredients like protein for energy and recovery, and ginger for its digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits. The ginger also adds a warm, bright flavor, making these a delicious and thoughtful way to fuel your body.
For me, it’s all about creating something that nourishes as much as it satisfies, and these energy balls do just that. They’re one of my go-to snacks when I want something that tastes comforting while also giving my body what it needs to thrive.
Coconut Ginger Oatmeal Energy Balls
makes about 12 - 1" balls
¼ cup mixed nut butter (like Nuttzo)
¼ cup dark maple syrup
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons ground flax seed
1 cup quick oats
¼ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
Directions
In a medium bowl, add the mixed nut butter, dark maple syrup, almond extract, ground cinnamon and salt. Stir until smooth.
Add the oats, ground flax seeds, shredded coconut and crystallized ginger. Stir until completely combined. Chill for 30 - 60 minutes, if possible.
Wet hands lightly. Use a spoon to scoop about a tablespoon of the cookie ball mixture into your hand. Squeeze and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. This should make about 6 oatmeal energy balls.
Store the balls covered in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for much longer. Recipe can be easily multiplied.
Want to Learn More About Carla Hall?
Website: Carla Hall
Facebook: @ChefCarla Hall
Twitter: @CarlaHall
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