Gingerbread Bliss Balls

Gingerbread inspired energy balls made with oat flour, Medjool dates, molasses, and a festive spice blend. Perfect for a holiday season pick me up.

Hey, how was your Thanksgiving?

If you’re like me, the morning after the big meal you hastily turned on the Christmas music.

Something about blasting Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey instantly transports me into the holiday spirit.

Do you have your tree and decorations up yet?

I’m 50% of the way there.

I have the miniature red and white tree-skirt I couldn’t resist buying from Target, before, you know, finding a mini tree to go with it.

The ornaments are out too; a heart-warming hodgepodge of handmade childhood ornaments, classic glass balls, hanging figurines dated by birthdays and ages, glistening cupcakes and my favorite, a sparkling avocado toast (no explanation needed).

So when I finally get my tree, I’ll be decorating it with all of this plus Gingerbread Bliss Balls.

Because everyone needs a little festive fuel to deck the halls!

These gingerbread inspired energy bites are ready in under 10 minutes to fuel you through your busy holiday season.

I’ve been making variations of these gingerbread balls for a while now.

I can trace them to several Christmases past, when I first thought it would be clever to make seasonal “balls” to echo the decorative balls of the season.

Ohhhh, I see what you did there.

But edible ornaments are the best, right?

These Gingerbread Bliss Balls have all of the warming gingerbread flavor without any of the bake time, or the bread, for that matter.

They’re entirely vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and a touch of molasses.

Here’s what you need to make them:

• Medjool dates
• oat flour
• blackstrap molasses
• cinnamon
• ground ginger
• Organic SunButter
• coconut flour (optional for topping!)

The method is simple; throw all of these ingredients into a blender and pulse until you have a sticky ball.

I recommend adding the dates and oat flour in first to achieve a smooth base.

Then add in the remaining spices, molasses, and SunButter to ensure they get well mixed.

I love using Organic SunButter to add creaminess and healthy fat to this recipe.

Not to mention, a spoonful really saves the day when the blender blades feel solidly stuck in gingerbread bliss.

The result is a compact energy ball that has an uncanny taste like gingerbread cookies.

Despite their cookie flavor, each bliss ball is packed with protein, fiber, complex carbs, and healthy fats!

Basically, it’s the kind of snack you want (and need) to have on hand all winter long.

These Gingerbread Bliss Balls are perfect to whip up this holiday season for a quick snack or dessert bite.

I like to store mine in the freezer for the best taste and texture.

If you’re looking for a grain-free option, try using sunflower seed flour or almond flour instead of oat flour.

Don’t have molasses on hand?

That’s OK– try subbing date paste or add a few extra dates for a similar flavor.

I love rolling mine in coconut flour or shredded coconut for a dusted “snowy” appearance, but you can also leave them naked!

Enjoy!

If you make these Gingerbread Bliss Balls, I want to see!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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Want more easy energy ball ideas? Check out my SunButter Date Energy Balls and Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls too!

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XO Lauren

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