Gingerbread Energy Bites
These Gingerbread Energy Bites are made with only 8 ingredients, vegan and gluten-free and are a perfect quick healthy breakfast or snack!
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These Gingerbread Energy Bites feel like the absolute perfect recipe to end 2020 with! If you’re like me, you’re looking for all the festive cheer you can, and these certainly bring it!
I love how simple these energy bites are to make. Pour, blend, roll and that’s it! I wanted to make them a little bit fancier so I give you the option of rolling them in a coating or even chocolate (I used chocolate tahini) but they’re absolutely perfect by themselves too!
Notes on the Ingredients
walnuts or nuts – you can also substitute almonds here or even cashews
dates – I use regular pitted dates here! You can also sub medjool dates or even something like raisins or figs. Just ensure it’s up to 1 cup.
oats – my go-to are Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. I love these because they’re the perfect texture for these oats. I also love that they are certified gluten-free so you can share these incredible delights with your loved ones who may need allergy-friendly treats for the holidays!!
Molasses – adds that perfect gingerbread flavour! Don’t leave this out I use sugarcane molasses.
Ground Ginger, Cinnamon, and Allspice – the spices that make it taste incredible! While it’s not the same but you can also sub ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Sea Salt – you only need a pinch of this but it really brings out all the other flavours!
How to Make Gingerbread Energy Bites
I highly advise soaking your dates in hot water for about 5 minutes while you assemble the ingredients first. Do this before chopping them, then drain, then chop.
Add the oats to the food processor. Grind the oats for about 1 minute in a food processor, until they’re almost ground down.
Add in all the other ingredients and mix until incorporated and the mixture begins to turn into a dough. It should be slightly sticky and very thick.
Roll the mixture into round balls using a tablespoon measurer until the entire mixture is rolled out, into about 18-20 bites. Or 22. I ate some of the mixture before rolling because it was so good!!
Roll in toppings if desired or dip in chocolate!
Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then enjoy!
Expert Tips and FAQ
- If you keep your dates in the fridge like me, you’re going to want to hydrate them again. So that they’re nice and soft and help the energy bites stick together so well. Soak them in hot or boiling water for about 5 minutes while you gather all your ingredients. They’ll be much more pliable that way.
- Feel free to add even more Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats! They’re so versatile here that even ½ cup (to your taste and texture) would work perfectly. It also helps if you’re trying to add even more carbs/fibre/protein to your bites.
- Allow your energy bites to rest in the fridge for a bit before serving. The consistency is even better!
- I rolled these in some crumbled cocoa cereal. Totally random, but the point is you can roll it in a fun festive crumb to add flavour. Other choices include crushed peppermint, sweetened cocoa powder, or even cinnamon sugar!
- On top of that, they are great for a quick breakfast, snacks in lunch kits, and freeze really well. They actually last really well outside of the fridge too, and in a pinch make a yummy quick and healthy dessert.
- Enjoy so much friends! And cheers to the last new recipe of 2020! This may be my favourite energy bites recipe yet, to be honest. Let me know if you give it a try in the comments below!
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Gingerbread Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts, or almonds or cashews
- 1 cup dates, pitted, you can also sub medjool dates or even something like raisins or figs
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 3/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- I highly advise soaking your dates in hot water for about 5 minutes while you assemble the ingredients first. Do this before chopping them, then drain, then chop.
- Grind the oats for about 1 minute in a food processor, until they’re almost ground down.
- Add in all the other ingredients and mix until incorporated and the mixture begins to turn into a dough. It should be slightly sticky and very thick, about 1 more minute on high or how long your food processor might take.
- Roll the mixture into round balls using a tablespoon measurer until the entire mixture is rolled out, into about 18-20 bites. You may want to wet your fingers so it’s easier to roll!
- Roll in toppings if desired or dip in chocolate!
- Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then enjoy!
Notes
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What delicious looking energy balls! There aren’t enough ginger recipes out there!
These look amazing and I love the combination of flavors. Perfect for the upcoming holidays too!
Gingerbread is such a favorite of mine, thanks for sharing
Loved this recipe! Used nutmeg instead of allspice.
I tried these, and they completely surpassed my expectations. The flavor is delicious! Thank you so much. Happy new year to you and your family!
Terrific bites, thanks! I added a small drizzle of maple syrup + some cranberries – worked well for a little more sweetness.
Thanks so much Grandy! We really appreciate it.