Festive Gingerbread Date Balls 

1 January 1970

Fiber-rich. Flavor-packed. 10 minutes to make. If you’re looking for something sweet, satisfying, and just a bit more balanced this holiday season - this is it.

Why we love them

Naturally sweetened with dates

Packed with oats and healthy fats (we love a good source to fiber and fat)

Flavored with the coziest spice blend of the season

Freezer-friendly and snack-approved

Actually delicious (like… fight-over-the-last-one good)

Ingredients

12 pitted dates
2 dl rolled oats
1 dl almond flour
1–2 tsp gingerbread spice (or a mix of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves)
1 tbsp coconut oil
A pinch of sea salt
1 tbsp water
Optional: shredded coconut or cocoa powder for rolling

How to make them

If your dates feel a bit dry, soak them in warm water for 10–15 minutes. This makes them extra soft and easy to blend.

Add them to a mixer with the oats, almond flour, spices, coconut oil, and salt.

Blend until smooth and sticky. If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash of water.

Roll into bite-sized balls

Optional: coat in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or both.

”These gingerbread date goodies are everything we want in a treat: chewy, cozy, rich in flavor and full of fiber."

Add your personal touch

Swap almond flour for oat flour or walnuts

Add a tablespoon of peanut or almond butter for a nuttier flavor

Dip half the ball in dark chocolate for a fancier finish

Adjust the spice blend to your liking

These little bites are ideal for holiday trays, coffee breaks, or sneaky late-night snacking straight from the fridge. And yes, you should probably double the batch.

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