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Gingerbread protein balls with coconut and pecan topping—holiday snack bites

Gingerbread Protein Balls – No-Bake Holiday Snack

Festive, no-bake gingerbread energy balls—packed with protein, warming spices, and molasses. The perfect holiday snack for breakfast, dessert, or post-workout fuel!
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, dish for rolling, airtight container.

Ingredients
  

  • - 1/2 cup cashew or almond butter
  • - 1/3 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or oat flour
  • - 3 tbsp molasses
  • - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • - 1 tsp ground ginger
  • - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • - 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • - 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: finely chopped pecans shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a thick dough forms.
  • Scoop by tablespoon, roll into balls, then coat in desired toppings.
  • Chill for 15 minutes to firm up. Store leftovers airtight in fridge up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Make it vegan with plant-based protein and maple syrup. Customize with nut butters and extras.
Calories: 106
Protein: 6g