These Gingerbread Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious option for a healthy dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and spices, they offer a delightful flavor reminiscent of traditional gingerbread cookies.
This Healthy Desserts Recipe is easy to prepare and requires no baking, making it a perfect snack for any time of the day.
No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Balls
These energy balls combine oats, nut butter, honey, and warm spices to create a satisfying treat that is both healthy and flavorful. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 energy balls.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, honey, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add Mix-ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Once chilled, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 energy balls
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
