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    Modified: Oct 10, 2023 · Published: Dec 13, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Gingerbread Energy Bites

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    These Gingerbread Energy Bites taste like a decadent dessert but are quite healthy. Made in minutes with gingerbread spices and molasses.

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    With so many desserts for the holidays, it's nice to have a treat that tastes like a dessert but is actually quite healthy. Enter these Gingerbread Energy Bites.

    These vegan bites are made with gluten-free rolled oats, walnuts, dates, molasses, and spices. They are then dipped in dark chocolate.

    Another energy bite recipe is my Gluten-Free Mexican Brownie Bites. Some gingerbread recipes to try are my Vegan Gingerbread Dip recipe, Vegan Gingerbread Ice Cream, Vegan Gingerbread Coffee Creamer, and Vegan Gingerbread Chia Pudding.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • Other Gingerbread Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are a healthy snack.
    • They're sweet and flavorful.
    • They taste like a dessert.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Dates: Adds sweetness and helps the dough stick together. I used pitted Deglet dates. You could use another variety. Make sure to check for any hard bits even if you buy pitted dates.
    • Rolled oats: I used gluten-free rolled oats. If you are gluten-free make sure the package says certified gluten-free on it. You could also use oat flour.
    • Walnuts: I used walnuts, but you could also use pecans, cashews, or other nuts.
    • Cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg,
    • Blackstrap molasses: Adds the robust flavor that gingerbread is known for.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Peanut butter: I used all-natural peanut butter, but you could also use shelf-stable peanut butter. You could also use almond butter or sunflower seed butter, or leave it out.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Dark chocolate baking chunks: You could also use semi-sweet chocolate chips. Instead of chocolate, you could roll the energy balls in cacao powder (or cocoa powder), shredded coconut, or chopped walnuts.
    • Coconut oil: To combine with the chocolate to make a silky coating that hardens on the energy bites.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Gingerbread mixture in a food processor before mixing.

    Step 1: Add dates, rolled oats, walnuts, spices, black strap molasses, vanilla extract, and peanut butter to a food processor.

    Gingerbread mixture in a food processor after mixing.

    Step 2: Mix all ingredients until combined, stopping to scrape down the edges.

    Gingerbread energy balls on a cutting board.

    Step 3: Form the dough into balls. Set aside.

    Gingerbread balls dipped in chocolate on a cutting board with a bowl of melted chocolate.

    Step 4: Dip gingerbread balls into melted chocolate, coating half of each energy bite in chocolate.

    Gingerbread Energy Bites on a plate with cinnamon sticks.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What are energy bites made of?

    These gingerbread energy bites are made with dates, rolled oats, walnuts, blackstrap molasses, gingerbread spices, and peanut butter. They are then dipped in melted chocolate.

    How long do energy bites last?

    These vegan energy bites will last 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze them and they'll last several months.

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    📋 Recipe

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    Gingerbread Energy Bites

    These Gingerbread Energy Bites taste like a decadent dessert, but are quite healthy. Made in minutes with gingerbread spices and molasses.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 13 energy bites
    Calories 103kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup dates
    • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
    • Pinch salt

    Chocolate Coating

    • ¼ cup dark chocolate baking chunks
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Soak dates in hot water to soften.
    • Add all ingredients to a food processor. Mix until well combined, stopping to scrape down the edges of the food processor.
    • Form mixture into balls. You'll get 12-14 energy bites, depending upon how big you make them.
    • Melt chocolate chunks in microwave at 30 second intervals until melted. Mine took 1 minute total.
    • Add coconut oil to melted chocolate. Mix well.
    • Dip each energy bite into the chocolate so that half the bite is covered in chocolate. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate so the chocolate can set.

    Notes

    These energy bites will last up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
    If you want to make extra and freeze them, go for it! They'll last up to 3 months in the freezer.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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