Everyone loves these no bake Gingerbread Energy Bites that taste just like gingerbread cookie dough! Made in 5 minutes with 1 bowl and no food processor. Packed with made with good for you ingredients like almond flour, oat flour, molasses and spices.
'Twas the weeks before Christmas and life is crazy pants and all I know for sure is that these are the best gingerbready thing I've ever laid mouth on (besides my Healthy Gingerbread Cake, obviously).
You know when the house is already a cookie palooza (I'm looking at you, Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies) and you have a hankering for a no bake snack situation?
Lucky for you, my energy bite formula of almond and oat flour plus maple syrup and nut butter means you don't have to lug out the food processor.
Ingredients
- Almond flour: Ideal for sweet flavor and moist texture, I use almond flour in most of my energy ball recipes. You want super fine blanched, not almond meal.
- Oat flour: Another favorite gluten free flour of mine, I love the cookie-like flavor it adds. You can also make your own by grinding old-fashioned oats in the Nutribullet or food processor.
- Almond butter: I love almond butter here, but you could also use cashew or sunflower seed butter. I don't recommend peanut butter.
- Maple syrup: These bites are lightly sweetened with my favorite natural liquid sweetener. You could also use honey or agave.
- Molasses: For yummy gingerbread flavor. Regular or blackstrap works. They'll be less sweet with blackstrap.
- Spices: A full tablespoon of ground cinnamon plus two teaspoons of ginger for that classic flavor!
- Salt: Just a pinch for balance. If your nut butter is salted, you can omit.
How to make
I adore this recipe because they're truly foolproof. Only one bowl means quick cleanup!
- Combine almond flour, oat flour, flax, salt, and spices.
- Add almond butter, maple syrup, molasses, and water.
- Stir to combine, roll and DEVOUR!
How to store
I like these gingerbread balls straight from the refrigerator, but you can also enjoy them room temperature for up to five days.
You can also freeze them for up to three months to prolong shelf life even further.
Perhaps you should leave these out for Santa this year?! If he doesn't like them, I swear the reindeer will.
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Healthy Gingerbread Energy Bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 18 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Healthy Gingerbread Energy Bites that taste just like gingerbread cookie dough! 1 bowl, no mixer required, and made with good for ya ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup ground flax seed
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup almond butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, oat flour, flax, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add almond butter, maple syrup, molasses, and water. Use your hands to mix together until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll into balls. Store in the refrigerator.
Emily P. says
Literally just ate 4 of these in one sitting. Sooooo good and super easy to make!
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Hahahaha yesssss! Thanks girl!
Carla @ Foodie Digital says
I had a hunch these were going to be good so I made a double batch - so satisfying and delicious! I blitzed up some crystallized ginger to roll the balls in before popping them in the fridge... very pretty on the dessert tray 🙂
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Oh wow I am so here for the extra ginger! Thanks for letting me know they made the dessert tray cut, Carla!
Emily Ross says
Absolutely delicious!! Such a fun holiday treat that isn’t too sweet- highly recommend!
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Yayyy thanks!
Kori Daniel says
These gingerbread bites are incredible! I love the texture, and they have the perfect level of spice and sweetness. So fun to make and enjoy!
Alexis Joseph says
Awwww this is the best, Kori! Love the texture 🙂 Happy 2022!
Erin M says
So good and easy to make! I already had all the ingredients on hand, will be making again and again!
Alexis Joseph says
Amazing!!! I'm thrilled these were a hit, Erin!
Erin says
Just made these and they are SO good and easy. I love them! Definitely going to make again and again!
Alexis Joseph says
You made my night, thanks a ton for letting me know, Erin!
Trista Johnson says
Made this this afternoon while listening to christmas music 🙂 Feeling very in the spirit!! So easy and very tasty... have my eye on the pumpkin gingerbread loaf next!!!
Alexis Joseph says
Awwww how fun! Thanks, Trista 🙂
Nikki & Eva says
These came out so perfect! I substituted flax for hemp hearts because oops, grocery shopping with a baby is a big task sometimes 😀 I love how they turned out and it’s so satisfying knowing I have something easy to snack on already made in the fridge. Can’t wait to try some holiday cookies next!
Alexis Joseph says
Yayyy I'm so glad that worked. LMK if you try anything else!
Dylan says
I made these yesterday and they came together in no time! The perfect healthy holiday snack!
Alexis says
Yum your comment is making me hungry!! Let me know how you like them 🙂
Jess says
Will do Alexis! 🙂
Jess says
I'm on such a gingerbread kick these days and these gingerbread bites look so good! (I've been experimenting with gingerbread men, gingerbread muffins, and gingerbread donuts.) I love the idea of a gingerbread energy bite too..can't wait to try it out!
Jan Brulz says
Thank you Alexis for the dreamy gingerbread no-bake bites recipe. I looooooove gingerbread but, so many recipes have so much sugar and crazy ingredients in them. These seem to be a sweet but healthy treat! You have been so great in providing healthy recipes all year long. And your cute expressions make reading your blog even better. You certainly have a way of bringing so much of your dietician expertise and your love for making healthy nutritious food together for your readers. I hope you have a fantabulous ( great word huh?) and joyous holiday. Continued success in all of the endeavors with which you are involved in:)
Jan B
Stuart says
If these should be kept frozen, how do you suggest we leave them out for Santa - or take them to a carry-in dinner?
This sounds like a good recipe for me to try since my wife is not a fan of ginger and I can have my ginger in smaller portions.
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
YES. Dreams do come true *insert heart eyes emoji*
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
YES. Dreams do come true *insert heart eyes emoji*
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
I'm good with the beans, these look DELICIOUS! Happy Holidays 🙂
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
I'm good with the beans, these look DELICIOUS! Happy Holidays 🙂