No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Balls
These easy gingerbread energy balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're healthy, sweet and don't require any baking. It's like a gingerbread cookie only more convenient!
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
for the energy balls:
- 10 Medjool dates
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
for the decorations:
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
Instructions
- Process the dates, pecans, and coconut flakes in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add the cashew butter, molasses and spices and pulse until the dough starts to come together and you can form it into balls with your hands.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls with your hands and place them in the freezer until set, about 30 minutes.
- If decorating, melt the coconut butter and whisk until smooth. Dip each energy ball into the coconut butter, transfer to a plate or flat surface and top with shredded coconut.
- Store balls in the freezer for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.6mg