Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls is inspired from our very known "Haldi wala Dhoodh" aka Golden Milk.
These balls or laddus are healthy, vegan, gluten free and takes just 5 minutes to make.
Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls makes use of all healthy ingredients in its natural form; no artificial flavours or preservatives used, no refined sugar.
This is a healthy laddu that is so much beneficial for growing kids and especially pregnant women.
What made me create this healthy no cook, no bake Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls?
Well clearly my inspiration for these laddus or balls are Haldi wala Dhoodh or say Golden Milk.
But let me tell you growing up as a kid; I used to hate haldiwala dhoodh. But all mums back in India knows the best home remedy for cough is this magic concotion. But kids are kids who could explain them right.
So I wanted to create something that kids would like to try out; what better than a laddu??
When I was pregnant; my midwife asked me to eat iron enriched food to compensate the loss of blood.
Being a vegetarian my main source of iron included the green leafy vegetables which I absolutely love and also the other good source is dates right which I am not a big fan of.
My husband asked me to eat atleast one per day; which I never did.. 😛 But yeah now I am wondering why didn't I come up with this recipe then. This is such a wonderful laddu with so many health benefits.
Anyways if not me then I will be happy if you could benefit from this.
I cannot stress how healthy these energy balls or laddus are!!
These include oats which are incredibly nutritious. These are rich in fibre, antioxidants and also helps in lowering cholesterol level. Good source of iron.
Turmeric is an amazing antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory properties and let me not get started with its medicinal values. From ancient times Turmeric in all form is used for health and beauty purposes back in India.
Almonds, Walnuts are iron fortified and also is a good source of minerals.
In a nut shell, these Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls are
Healthy
Vegan
Gluten Free
Iron Fortified
Fibre Enriched
Anti- Inflammatory
and the bonus part it is really quick and easy to make.
All you have to do to make these balls is gather all the ingredients in the blender and blitz everything until it comes together, then make small balls out of it. Store in an air tight container and enjoy.. 😀 So simple ain't it?
These turmeric and oats energy balls have a coarse texture as I ground the ingredients coarsely; I like to get a bite of almonds and walnuts now and then.
Yes they tend to stick a little bit to your mouth and that is due to the use of dates. You know how dates taste like!!
But in all these are really an energy bomb which is not too sweet unlike the regular laddus and is packed with the goodness of whole nuts and turmeric.
Enjoy these Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls along with your breakfast or in the mid morning snack or after your lunch; infact any time of the day.. :P.. And yes definitely give this to your kids for the chota bhuk 😉
As always if you try this recipe then please do tag me, tweet me or instagram me I would love to see your creations.
Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls (laddu)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oats
- 2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup Almonds
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup tightly packed pitted Dates
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder or 5 nos pods
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in the blender and blitz until it comes together
- Use a tbsp+tsp of the mixture and make small roundels that is balls or laddus out of it.
- Store in an air tight container for upto a week
Notes:
1. Since it has a good amount of raw turmeric powder in it, store this in an air tight glass container as it will stain the other plastic containers.
2. You can use nuts of your choice.
By the way comment below and let me know whether you like Haldiwala Dhoodh or used to hate it like I did.. 😀
And yes check my Healthy Protein Enriched Turmeric Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl too if you are looking for ways to include turmeric in your diet.
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see you on Thursday
Until then
Hugs
Sushma
Kavita says
Hi Mam ! Oats balls looks great for mother to be , or after the Baby , please do advice ,what can I use instead of Coconut , Can I add. Macadamia nuts , all this we must sauté first then grind , Because of Dates we can roll the Ball Thanks !
sushma iyer says
Hello kavita.. I am glad that you liked it.. Thanks..
Yes you can skip coconut and substitute with any other nuts of your choice. There is no need to dry roast the ingredients but if you do not like raw oats or turmeric then you can dry roast it until fragrant, let it cool and then pulse together. Yes dates helps in making the balls.
Hope this helps.. Thank you
spandana says
What kind of oats did you use - steel cut, rolled, quick quaker oats??
sushma iyer says
Hi Spandana..
I have used old fashioned oats here but any kind of oats should work for this recipe. However the texture will change with the variety of oats used like for example if you are using steel cut oats it may become a little on the chewier side.
Hope this helps.. Thank you.. 🙂
Abha says
Dont we have to dry roast d oats?
sushma iyer says
Hey Abha..
There is no need to roast as such. We like it as it is. But if you are not fond of raw oats or do not wish to eat it raw then you can dry roast the oats, turmeric and nuts until fragnant. allow it to cool and then pulse it and follow the recipe.
Thank you.. 🙂
Sarika says
Thanks Sushma??????
sushma iyer says
Pleasure is all mine dear.. Thank you.. <3 😀
sushma iyer says
Pleasure is all mine dear.. <3
Sarika says
Adding raw haldi powder to ladoo I feel raw haldi smell . How to avoid that smell?
sushma iyer says
Hi sarika.. In that case you can dry roast the nuts, oats and turmeric powder for a minute or two and then grind to a coarse powder and follow the recipe.. Hope this helps.. Thank you 🙂