Gingerbread Energy Bites
These gingerbread energy bites are full of healthy fats and protein. A delicious seasonal snack for the holidays!
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy almond butter see notes
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon salt see notes
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl, then use a rubber spatula to mix it all together until a thick batter forms.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Use a mini cookie scoop to drop balls of batter onto the baking sheet.
- Roll each ball with your hands to smooth out the edges.
- Place the baking sheet with the energy bites on it in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the balls are hardened.
- Transfer the energy bites to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Natural almond butter does not have added sweetener. The only ingredients should be almonds, oil, and salt.
If your almond butter does not contain added salt, use the full amount listed in the recipe. If it does have salt in the ingredients, add ¼ teaspoon of salt, or salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg