No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Balls

These easy gingerbread energy balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're healthy, sweet and don't require any baking. It's like a gingerbread cookie only more convenient!]

•  Course Snack
•  Cuisine American
•  Keyword energy balls, gingerbread, no bake
•  Prep Time 5 minutes
•  Chilling Time 30 minutes
•  Total Time 5 minutes
•  Servings 16 balls
•  Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients

• for the energy balls:
• 10 Medjool dates
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• for the decorations:
• 1/4 cup coconut butter
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

Instructions

• Process the dates, pecans, and coconut flakes in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Add the cashew butter, molasses and spices and pulse until the dough starts to come together and you can form it into balls with your hands.
• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls with your hands and place them in the freezer until set, about 30 minutes.
• If decorating, melt the coconut butter and whisk until smooth. Dip each energy ball into the coconut butter, transfer to a plate or flat surface and top with shredded coconut.
• Store balls in the freezer for the best texture.

Nutrition Facts

• No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Balls
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 124 Calories from Fat 63
• % Daily Value*
• Total Fat 7g 11%
• Saturated Fat 1g 5%
• Sodium 4mg 0%
• Potassium 173mg 5%
• Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
• Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
• Sugars 12g
• Protein 1g 2%
• Vitamin A 0.5%
• Vitamin C 0.1%
• Calcium 1.9%
• Iron 3.2%
• * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• full recipe==>>https://www.simplyquinoa.com/no-bake-gingerbread-energy-balls/

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