Healthy Gingerbread Energy Bites (No Bake White Chocolate Truffles)
These Healthy Gingerbread Energy Bites are soft, naturally sweetened, and packed with warm holiday spices. Made with oat flour, Medjool dates, nut butter, and coated in creamy white chocolate, they make a festive no-bake Christmas treat or healthy snack.
Equipment
- food processor
- parchment paper
- baking tray
- microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- fork or dipping tool
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or oats pulsed into flour)
- 1/2 cup cashew butter (or almond butter or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- crushed gingerbread cookies (optional topping)
Instructions
- Add the oat flour, nut butter, Medjool dates, molasses, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and milk to a food processor. Blend until a soft dough forms, adding more milk if needed.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 12 to 14 smooth energy bite balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave using 20 to 30 second intervals or with a double boiler. Dip each chilled energy bite into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off, then return to the parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies if desired.
- Refrigerate the coated energy bites for 1 to 2 hours until the white chocolate is fully set. Serve chilled.
Notes
Approximate macros per energy bite: 120 calories, 3g protein, 12g carbohydrates, and 7g fat. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.