Description
Gingerbread Energy Balls are a no-bake, healthy snack packed with oats, almond butter, dates, and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a quick, energy-boosting treat during the holidays or any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted (about 6–8 dates)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, combine the oats, almond butter, dates, shredded coconut (if using), maple syrup or honey, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Pulse until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water, one tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. If too wet, add more oats.
- Form the energy balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands. Dampen hands with water if the mixture is sticky. Arrange the balls on a plate or baking sheet.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Add raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips for extra sweetness and texture.
- Try using cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or peanut butter as alternatives to almond butter.
- Boost protein by adding a scoop of protein powder.
- For a sugar-free version, omit the maple syrup or honey and rely on dates for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
