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Yummy gingerbread balls with a light dusting of ground almonds.

Gingerbread Energy Balls

I decided to create an energy ball that has all the typical spices you find in gingerbread cookies. And if you love gingerbread and looking for a cleaner alternative this holiday then these are a must try!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweet Snack
Cuisine International, North American
Servings 12 balls
Calories 91 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Dried dates Soft and pitted, Medjool are my favourite
  • 1/4 cup Rolled oats Gluten free, sprouted (optional)
  • 3 tbsp Almond Butter Natural, or 1/2 cups raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup Hemp hearts organic preferably
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger minced or 1/4 tsp of ground
  • 1/4 tsp All spice ground
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamon ground freshly, preferably (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg ground freshly, preferably
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves ground freshly, preferably
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract pure

Instructions
 

  • If using fresh almonds, add them into a food processor and blend until a nice smooth nut butter texture. Skip this step if using nut butter!
  • Add the rest (all if using nut butter) of the ingredients into the processor. Blend well until all ingredients are combined into a nice sticky consistency.
  • Transfer ingredients to a glass bowl or just remove the lid and blade of the processer. Using a spoon to scoop up and roll into balls evenly with your hands.
  • Store into the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy!

Notes

Option to sprinkle ground nuts, seeds or coconut flakes on top. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 22IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Gingerbread balls, Gut Healthy, Holiday Clean treats
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