Gingerbread Energy Balls
These no-bake gingerbread energy balls are made with dried fruit, nuts, and are loaded with ginger spices. They are nutritious, flavorful, and the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup pecans unsalted
- ½ cup almonds unsalted & roasted
- 1 ½ Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves optional
Instructions
- Add the dates to a small bowl and pour the warm water over them, ensuring dates are completely covered. Let rest for at minimum five minutes to soften. Drain the dates and add to a food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor (Note: start with 1 teaspoon of ginger and add more to desired taste preference).
- Pulse the mixture until a sticky mixture forms. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. If it seems too thick you can add a splash of water.
- Shape the dough into ~1 inch balls and enjoy immediately or place in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Facts
per 1 energy ball (makes ~12-14)
124 Calories, 6 gram fat, 2 gram protein, 18 gram total carbohydrate, 3 grams of fiber, 14 grams sugar, 4 mg sodium
Notes:
Desired consistency should be sticky and malleable to form into balls. I pulse the dough until everything is well combined and no large pieces of nuts or dates remain. I do leave some texture so they are not completely smooth.
I used Blackstrap molasses in this recipe which is not as sweet as the other varieties. If you can't find you can use any molasses. You can substitute with maple syrup but keep in mind you won't get that distinctive gingerbread flavor.
If you want to make them fancy, dip them in chocolate or roll them in a coating. I rolled them in a mixture of almond flour seasoned with cinnamon and ground ginger. While it does make them more eye appealing (reminds me of truffles), they taste amazing with no additional coating.