Print
Gingerbread Energy Bites
These healthy energy bites taste like delicious gingerbread. The combination of molasses and aromatic spices gives this (workout) snack its unmistakable seasonal flavor. This no-bake recipe is vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings 16 energy balls
Calories 92 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1.5 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 cup cashew nuts
- 1/4 cup flax meal or coconut flour
- dessicated coconut or gingerbread spice for rolling optional
Instructions
-
If your dates aren't very soft, soak them in water for 10 minutes. Then drain and add them to a food processor.
-
Add molasses, gingerbread spice, vanilla + salt and process until smooth.
-
Add cashew nuts and flax meal or coconut flour. Pulse a few times until combined. The nuts should be coarsely chopped.
-
Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before rolling into 16 bites. Optionally, you can roll each energy bite in desiccated coconut or in more gingerbread spice.
-
Store the bites in a container in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Energy Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.