Gingerbread Energy Balls

But these no-bake gingerbread balls are a surprisingly delicious way to enjoy the spiced flavors of traditional gingerbread cookies.

These energy balls are perfect for a healthy holiday snack, but let’s be real: We’d eat these year-round. (And we will.)

Ginger, cloves, and cinnamon evoke cozy winter days and nights, while dates provide just the right touch of sweetness.

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Gingerbread Balls

These gingerbread balls are a yummy holiday treat!

Course Shakeology, Snack

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings 18 servings, 1 ball each

Calories 88 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¾ cup dry rolled oats
• 1 scoop Vanilla Whey Shakeology
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. ground ginger
• ¼ tsp. ground cloves
• 1¼ cups pitted dates, packed

Instructions

1. Place almond flour, oats, Shakeology, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a food processor; pulse until mixture is the consistency of flour.
2. Add half of dates; pulse until well blended.
3. Add remaining dates; pulse until mixture forms a uniform dough.
4. Shape dough into 12 walnut-sized balls; place in airtight container.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

6. Serve immediately, or store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Gingerbread Balls

Amount Per Serving (1 ball)

Calories 88 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Sodium 13mg1%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
½ Purple
1 Yellow

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Photos by Rebecca Swanner