Description
Make these warm, spiced Gingerbread Energy Balls for a fast and healthy holiday snack. They taste just like gingerbread cookies but keep you energized. Alara Kohn from 911Recipes shares this easy treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or preferred nut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor.
- Process until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the mix seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more nut butter. If too wet, add a tablespoon of extra oats.
- Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, add a tiny pinch of black pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can roll the finished balls in shredded unsweetened coconut or extra cinnamon sugar if you like a coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Healthy Bites
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: Approx. 100
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg