This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill! Thanks for supporting the brands that support Jessica in the Kitchen! All thoughts and opinions are my own! These Gingerbread Energy Bites feel like the absolute perfect recipe to end 2020 with! If you’re like me, you’re looking for all the festive cheer you can, and these certainly bring it! I love how simple these energy bites are to make. Pour, blend, roll and that’s it! I wanted to make them a little bit fancier so I give you the option of rolling them in a coating or even chocolate (I used chocolate tahini) but they’re absolutely perfect by themselves too!
Notes on the Ingredients
How to Make Gingerbread Energy Bites
I highly advise soaking your dates in hot water for about 5 minutes while you assemble the ingredients first. Do this before chopping them, then drain, then chop. dates – I use regular pitted dates here! You can also sub medjool dates or even something like raisins or figs. Just ensure it’s up to 1 cup. oats – my go-to are Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. I love these because they’re the perfect texture for these oats. I also love that they are certified gluten-free so you can share these incredible delights with your loved ones who may need allergy-friendly treats for the holidays!! Molasses – adds that perfect gingerbread flavour! Don’t leave this out I use sugarcane molasses. Ground Ginger, Cinnamon, and Allspice – the spices that make it taste incredible! While it’s not the same but you can also sub ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, or ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Sea Salt – you only need a pinch of this but it really brings out all the other flavours! Add the oats to the food processor. Grind the oats for about 1 minute in a food processor, until they’re almost ground down. Add in all the other ingredients and mix until incorporated and the mixture begins to turn into a dough. It should be slightly sticky and very thick. Roll the mixture into round balls using a tablespoon measurer until the entire mixture is rolled out, into about 18-20 bites. Or 22. I ate some of the mixture before rolling because it was so good!! Roll in toppings if desired or dip in chocolate! Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then enjoy! Enjoy friends! If you make this Gingerbread Energy Bites, please snap a photo and tag #jessicainthekitchen on Instagram! We’d also love it if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!
