Gluten Free
Festive Gingerbread Protein Bites
Prep
20 minutes
Yield
24
These Gingerbread Protein Bites are the perfect, healthy grab-and-go snack that is great for the busy holiday season.
‘Tis the season to make festive treats but what about a treat that doubles as a protein source? These Gingerbread Protein Bites are perfect for a healthier holiday treat. They’re good for you, a great source of protein, and will energize you throughout the day when you need a quick snack to fuel your body.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Gingerbread Protein Bites
- Protein-Packed: This recipe is a great source of protein from the dates and the nuts.
- Grab-and-Go: What I love about these Gingerbread Protein Bites is that they’re the perfect snack to grab-and-go when you’re in a hurry and just need a little fuel to get you through your day.
- Healthy: These Gingerbread Protein Bites are made with healthy ingredients that’ll fuel your body vs. other holiday treats that just give you a sugar crash.
🍲 Ingredients
Dates – Dates are so good for you and can be a great alternative to sugar or sweet treats. They are packed with fiber, antioxidants, plus vitamins and minerals. They can be enjoyed in a variety of ways such as in smoothies, on their own, stuffed with nut butter, or as a natural sweetener in baked goods.
Molasses – For this recipe I used Blackstrap Molasses. There is a variety of types of molasses and it’s very important to ensure you get the right one listed in the recipe for your baking to turn out as you like. Blackstrap molasses is the best for baking because of its flavor and sweetness. It also is actually good for you as it has a high concentration of vitamins and minerals.
👩🍳 How to Make Gingerbread Protein Bites
- Into a high speed blender of food processor add your nuts and dates.
- Blend till you can no longer see the natural shape of the nuts.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse till well combined. You may need to stop and remove the lid a few times to push down the sides.
- Roll the mixture into bite sized or larger balls!
- Roll in yummy super foods and enjoy!
🗒 Tips and Tricks
- Make up a big batch of these to have in your fridge for an easy snack all-week-long.
- You can mix in whatever you prefer in your protein bites like different nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes.
🗒 Variations
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🗒 Best served with
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in your fridge. You can also freeze these for up to 3 months.
🤔 Common Questions
Yes, you can use other types of dates, but Medjool dates are particularly soft and sweet, making them ideal for these Gingerbread Protein Bites.
Use an ice cream scoop or just your hands. If you find they are sticking too much to your hands, use a bit of flour on your hands or wet them slightly.
Festive Gingerbread Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted medjool dates
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp blackstrap mollasses
- 2 tsp engage powder or 2 tbsp ginger powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice optional
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Roll in:
- cacao desiccated coconut, or top with pecans!
Instructions
- Into a high speed blender of food processor add your nuts and dates.
- Blend till you can no longer see the natural shape of the nuts.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse till well combined. You may need to stop and remove the lid a few times to push down the sides.
- Roll the mixture into bite sized or larger balls!
- Roll in yummy super foods and enjoy!
