Vegan Paleo Gingerbread Bites

5 from 1 vote

Vegan Paleo Gingerbread Bites! These simple no bake energy bites are made with dates, molasses, pecans and warm spices. An easy, healthy snack for your day! Vegan + Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Freeze20

Total Time40

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Snack

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: bites

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

1 cup pecans raw
1 cup dates
1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 ounces dark chocolate 75-85% cacao
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Place the dates in a bowl of water and soak 2 hours.
Drain the dates from the water then place in a food processor with the pecans. Pulse 3-4 times then add the molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
Process until the mixture is broken down and crumbly. Do not process until smooth and creamy as it will become a nut butter.
Roll the mixture in your hands to make 14 energy bites and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Keeping your hands damp as you do this will prevent the mixture from sticking to your fingers.
Place in the refrigerator while you melt the chocolate.
Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a glass bowl to sit over a small saucepan half filled with water. Bring the water to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Stir the chocolate and oil until it melts.
Transfer the chocolate to a plastic bag and cut one end off to squeeze onto the bites for the drizzle.
Remove the bites from the refrigerator and drizzle with the chocolate.
Place the baking sheet back in the refrigerator to set another 15 minutes then remove and enjoy.
Store the bites in the refrigerator up to 14 days or in the freezer up to 60 days.

Notes

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