It’s easy to overindulge during the holidays with tempting treats like eggnog and gingerbread.
Luckily, you can create healthy recipes for all of your holiday favorites. These no-bake gingerbread balls are a surprisingly delicious way to enjoy the spiced flavor of gingerbread cookies. With only 58 calories per serving, these treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you off Santa’s naughty list.
Yield: about 18 servings, 1 ball each
Ingredients:
¼ cup almond flour
¾ cup dry old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use either Shakeology or Vega Sport in my recipes)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. ground cloves
1¼ cups pitted dates, packed
Preparation:
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 eighteen walnut-sized balls; place in airtight container.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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