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Gingerbread Energy Balls

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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Medjool dates 1 cup, pitted and packed; for natural sweetness and sticky texture.
  • 3/4 cup Raw almonds base structure and crunch; walnuts or cashews also work.
  • Rolled oats 1/2 cup; certified gluten-free if needed; soft bite and fiber.
  • 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed helps bind and adds omega-3s.
  • 2 tablespoons Almond butter creamy binder; peanut or cashew butter also good.
  • 1 tablespoon Blackstrap molasses signature gingerbread depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Pure maple syrup balances the spice and adds shine.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract classic cookie aroma.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger the star spice; add more for extra kick.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon warmth and balance.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg subtle holiday edge.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cloves potent, so go light.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt wakes up the sweetness.
  • Optional coatings unsweetened shredded coconut, crushed pecans, cocoa powder, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Method
 

  1. If your dates are dry, soak in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain well. Sticky dates = better binding.
  2. Add almonds, oats, flax, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until a coarse meal forms—think sandy with tiny bits, not flour.
  3. Add ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Pulse a few times to distribute evenly.
  4. Add dates, almond butter, molasses, maple syrup, and vanilla. Process until the mixture clumps and holds when pressed. If too dry, add 1 teaspoon water or maple; if too sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons oats.
  5. Scoop 1–1.5 tablespoons and roll into balls. Aim for 16–20 pieces. If sticking to your hands, lightly oil your palms.
  6. Roll in coconut, crushed nuts, or a light cocoa/cinnamon sugar dusting. Instant holiday glow-up.
  7. Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for best texture. Or, eat immediately because you're human.