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Gingerbread Energy Bites (No-Bake, Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)

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No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices – they’re the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.

No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.

Happy Friday! And, happy December…! When did that happen? I swear this year has gone by in about two blinks. I can’t believe we’re already firmly into the holiday season, with cookies and candies and treats abound!

And I’ve got lots of those coming up, but today I’ve got a healthier snack…it still tastes like a treat, though :)

No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.

Have you jumped on the energy bite/protein ball craze? The ones made with dates/nuts/seeds/oats/other healthy goodness? I’ve made them before a few times, but none of the recipes have ever made their way on to the site…until now!

I loveee gingerbread and gingerbread-flavored everything. And these taste JUST like gingerbread, but in a chewy, healthy gingerbread energy bite! Even better? They can be made start to finish in 15 minutes. Maybe 10 if you’re quick or skip the chocolate drizzle.

No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.

So, how quick can you make these Gingerbread Energy Bites?

No baking necessary here. All the work is done in your blender or food processor. I used my Vitamix and it mixed everything up in a flash (as it always does). First, we blend the dates up into a sticky paste, and we add the pecans, molasses, salt, and warm spices.

That’s all! We pulse it together until it comes together in a sticky ball with bits of pecan pieces. We’ll roll that sticky dough into balls and if you’d like, drizzle them with dark chocolate.

No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.

The molasses, along with the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, make these taste just like the gingerbread cookies we know and love. To be honest, you don’t need the chocolate drizzle on these Gingerbread Energy Bites. It just made them look a lot prettier than the round, brown balls they looked like pre-drizzle. You can opt for or against the chocolate drizzle.

These are an irresistible snack to have for breakfast, or as a pre- or post-workout snack, or even as dessert 😍 if you’re a gingerbread fan, you’re going to go nuts for these! Enjoy :)

No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.

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Gingerbread Energy Bites


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5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Rachel Conners
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 14 balls 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates (about 12)
  • 1 cup toasted pecans
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 oz. dark chocolate (to drizzle (optional))

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the pitted dates and add them to a high-powered blender or food processor (I used my Vitamix). Blend until they’re broken down into small bits or a paste.
  2. Add the toasted pecans, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves and pulse until combined. The pecans should be in small bits – be careful not to over-process or the oils will start to separate. If this happens, just dab off the excess oil with a paper towel.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet.
  4. Finely chop the dark chocolate and melt in the microwave. Place the melted chocolate into a zip bag or piping bag, snip the corner and drizzle over the energy balls. Let chocolate harden in the refrigerator.
  5. Keep stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Category: Snack

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No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.
No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices - they're the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.


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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    December 2, 2016 at 4:46 am

    I can’t believe it’s already December either, time needs to slow down! These energy bites look delicious, Rachel! I love the gingerbread flavor and the fact that these cuties are no-bake! Sounds perfect to enjoy this season!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 2, 2016 at 7:20 am

      It’s nuts how fast this year has gone by! Thanks so much, Gayle.

      Reply
  2. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    December 2, 2016 at 5:17 am

    YAYYYYY for the start of gingerbread season! I’m all about the gingerbread craze, give me all things gingerbread flavored and I am a happy camper! These little energy bites look amazing! Like a pre-workout healthy cookie ;)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 2, 2016 at 7:20 am

      I love gingerbread so much too, Bethany! Thanks so much girl :)

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    December 2, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Wow, 15 minutes! Now that’s the kind of treat I need for the holiday season. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s gingerbread, which is my favorite flavor of the season. Yum!

    Reply
  4. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    December 2, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I am all about energy bites! Especially perfectly festive ones like these!! These are perfect for gift wrapping fuel or last minute shopping stamina. :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 4, 2016 at 7:32 am

      Most definitely! Thanks so much Alyssa.

      Reply
  5. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    December 3, 2016 at 5:56 am

    WOW! These are so perfect! I’m totally down with gingerbread and energy bites and the fact that they are a healthier treat is just a bonus! I’m actually doing some holiday baking this weekend and these need to happen. I often gift baked goods to my mom, mom in law and grandmother every year and these would be a lovely addition! Pinned! Happy weekend :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 4, 2016 at 7:32 am

      These are so quick to make they’ll be fuel for the rest of your holiday baking! :) Your baking day with your mom, mother in law and grandma sounds like a blast. Thanks so much, Dawn.

      Reply
  6. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    December 3, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Yes! Love these for a quick treat on the go.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 4, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Thanks so much Nicole!

      Reply
  7. Bianca T says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    just made these…I LOVE THEM. thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 13, 2016 at 6:34 am

      So happy to hear that Bianca! Enjoy :)

      Reply
  8. Kathryn says

    December 19, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Gingerbread is such a favourite of mine, thanks for sharing :)

    Kathryn | nimblenote.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Noa says

    December 3, 2017 at 10:09 am

    DO you use freshly ground ginger or dried?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 4, 2017 at 9:35 am

      I use dried ground ginger.

      Reply
  10. Ariel says

    December 14, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    OMG, so easy and so yummy. The taste of gingerbread cookies but without all that refined sugar.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 14, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      So glad you’re loving them Ariel!

      Reply
  11. Nina says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Do you think toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds would work in place of the pecans?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 22, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      Hmm haven’t tried it so I can’t make any guarantees, but yes I’d think that it would be fine!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer J says

    June 11, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    What can I use instead of dates. They are not allowed on the low fodmaps diet?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 12, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Dates are the base of this recipe so they can’t be replaced or the recipe would be very different. You could MAYBE try dried figs or something like that but I can make no guarantees that it will work since thats’s not how the recipe was intended to be made.

      Reply
  13. Marie says

    August 9, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    These were amazing! I originally made these as a fun snack for my grain sensitive daughter and my lactose intolerant husband as a healthy treat that they could share. I wanted to consume the entire double batch I made as soon as I had finished. I did add a table spoon of raw sugar to my batch to sweeten it to my taste and did not drizzle any chocolate on my goodies.

    My 6 yo is addicted to these. She told me today that her friend offered her a sweet treat with grain in it. She explained to the other child that she had these energy balls inside and that they were much healthier than that treat, “They actually give you energy.”

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:31 am

      That is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard!!! So thrilled they’re a hit with the whole fam, and I have a huge smile on my face from your sweet daughter’s comment :) you’re raising her right! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with me.

      Reply
  14. Alice Sales says

    December 16, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    I love this recipe. I made a triple batch for Christmas. I’m a big chocolate fan so I rolled them in dark chocolate.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 16, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      So thrilled you’re loving them, Alice! Love that you gave them a chocolate dip.

      Reply

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