Description
Gingerbread Energy Balls are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with warming spices. This no-bake snack is made with dates, nuts, and classic gingerbread flavors, making it perfect for quick energy bites or healthy treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–12 dates)
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- Granulated sugar, for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Place dates and raisins in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Add pecans to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add soaked dates, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, salt, and molasses.
- Process until a sticky dough forms and holds together when pressed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll in sugar if using, then refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Drain soaked fruit thoroughly to prevent overly sticky dough
- Use maple syrup instead of molasses if needed, though flavor will be milder
- Chill before serving for best texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes