Gingerbread Energy Balls
Chewy and sweet, these Gingerbread Energy Balls are perfect little powerballs loaded with SUPERFOODS. The perfect healthy snack to fuel your day. And perfect Holiday treat!
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates soaked in warm water
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup flax seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Blackstrap molasses
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated or ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves
For coating:
- ¼ cup ground chia seeds
Instructions
- Remove the pits from dates and soak them in warm water for several minutes. Drain but keep the water.
- Combine all ingredients (except for coating ingredients) in a food processor and blend on high until it forms into a ball and is smooth throughout.
- Check texture by pinching the dough between your fingers. It should be sticky and able to keep its shape. If the mixture is too dry, add more water in which you have soaked the dates.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll between your palms to form your balls.
- Roll them in the coating and shake off excess. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate and place in the refrigerator to harden.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving. Keep the energy balls frozen up to 3 months in the freezer. As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml).
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.7mg