Gingerbread Energy Bites

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 12 1 cup pitted dates, pitted
  • 1 tsp Ginger, ground

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Molasses

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves
  • 2 oz Dark chocolate
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Pecans, toasted

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Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates, about 12
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 oz. dark chocolate, to drizzle (optional)

Directions

• Roughly chop the pitted dates and add them to a high-powered blender or food processor (I used my Vitamix). Blend until theyre broken down into small bits or a paste.
• Add the toasted pecans, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves and pulse until combined. The pecans should be in small bits - be careful not to over-process or the oils will start to separate. If this happens, just dab off the excess oil with a paper towel.
• Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet.
• Finely chop the dark chocolate and melt in the microwave. Place the melted chocolate into a zip bag or piping bag, snip the corner and drizzle over the energy balls. Let chocolate harden in the refrigerator.
• Keep stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.