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Gingerbread balls
If you like the flavor of gingerbread, you will love these gingerbread balls! These gingerbread energy bites are easy to make. They taste great and are healthy because they are low in sugar!
Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
16
balls
Calories:
123
kcal
Author:
Ashlee Welter
Ingredients
1
cup
dried dates
whole and pitted
1
cup
old fashioned oatmeal
(alternative: gluten free oatmeal)
2.5
tablespoon
cinnamon
2
teaspoon
nutmeg
¼
teaspoon
ginger
¼
teaspoon
salt
1
cup
walnut pieces
1
tablespoon
molasses
1
tablespoon
syrup
Instructions
Heat 2 cups of water until boiling. Add dates, remove from heat. Soak for 15 minutes.
While dates are soaking, combine all dry ingredients in the food processor (oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and walnuts).
Pulse until the mixture resembles a powder. Remove from food processor and set aside.
Once dates are finished soaking, drain excess water. Add dates, molasses and syrup to food processor.
Puree until blended evenly, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Scoop onto tray using a cooking scoop or tablespoon.
Roll into balls, refrigerate 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
123
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
37
mg
|
Potassium:
124
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
8
g