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Gingerbread Protein Balls

October 25, 2023 by Lindsay 43 Comments

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These Gingerbread Protein Balls are simple and nutritious and are perfect for a quick snack, workout fuel, or dessert!

Gingerbread Protein Balls

*Originally posted 5/2014. Updated 10/2023*

Hi Friends!

These Gingerbread Protein Balls are set to become your new favorite winter snack. There’s something so cozy about gingerbread and these snack balls will remind you of the best gingerbread cookie dough!

This recipe was originally shared on my blog several years ago by my friend Deryn from Running on Real Food and it’s one that I find myself coming back to every year or two in the winter months.

Healthy Gingerbread Energy Bites

These gingerbread energy bites are simple and delicious but also packed with nutrients! The best kind of snack if I do say so myself.

The molasses and ground ginger give them that classic gingerbread flavor and the cashew butter, protein powder and ground flax add some fiber, protein and healthy fats. They taste just like gingerbread cookie dough!

Gingerbread Protein Bites Ingredients

These protein bites require just a few ingredients so let’s review what you need:

  • Cashew butter – I like cashew butter for it’s mild flavor but you could also try these with almond butter or even peanut butter although the flavor profile might change a bit.
  • Protein powder – I use unflavored unsweetened Whey Protein Isolate from Promix but you could also make these with any vanilla protein powder.
  • Ground flax – this adds some fiber and healthy fats without changing the flavor.
  • Molasses – for that classic gingerbread flavor
  • Ground ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings to roll in – chopped pecans or walnuts, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips

How To Make Gingerbread Protein Balls

Making these energy balls could not be easier.

Just put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.

Then use a Tablespoon to scoop, roll in to balls and roll in desired toppings.

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No Bake Gingerbread Energy Balls Recipe

Here’s how you make them:

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These no-bake gingerbread energy balls are the perfect way to enjoy your favorite gingerbread flavors as a healthy snack, workout fuel or dessert!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup cashew butter (you could try subbing almond butter)
  • 1/3 cup protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
  • 1/4 cup ground flax
  • 3 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Optional Coatings: finely chopped pecans, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, etc

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until it forms a dough.
  2. Use a tablespoon to scoop and roll into balls. Then roll in your choice of coating
  3. Store in the fridge.

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Gingerbread Energy Balls FAQs

Substitute for cashew butter?

If you don’t have or don’t want to use cashew butter, I would try almond butter. Cashew butter has a mild flavor so it doesn’t overwhelm the other gingerbread flavors. Almond butter and peanut butter have slightly stronger flavors but could still be used.

How to store healthy gingerbread energy bites?

These energy bites are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to week.

Substitute for protein powder in energy bites?

This recipe in particular uses protein powder. You could try substituting something like oat flour or almond flour, but if you really want a recipe without protein powder, here are 15 Kid-Friendly Protein Energy Balls Without Protein Powder.

Other energy bite flavors?

If gingerbread is not your top choice, here are a few other energy bites to try:

  • Lemon Energy Balls
  • Pumpkin Energy Balls
  • My Go-To Energy Ball Recipe
  • No Bake Chocolate Peppermint Bites

These Gingerbread Protein Balls are simple and nutritious and are perfect for a quick snack, workout fuel, or dessert!

Let’s chat:

What your favorite flavor combo for a no-bake snack?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. GiGi Eats says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Oh baby! I am definitely going to adopt some sort of formulation like this, which includes the vega, cinnamon, flax, etc – YUM! 🙂 I love these flavors too!

    Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    yum! my favorite flavor has to be birthday cake! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Polly @ Tasty Food Project says

    May 6, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    I really need to try cashew butter! These gingerbread protein balls looks so good!

    Reply
  4. Lauren says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    I LOVE cashew butter!! And I am a big fan of ginger so these look fantastic! My favourite energy combo is anything with cashews and cinnamon – so good!

    Reply
  5. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    I’m all about chocolate & pb in my no bake protein balls but these sound soooo good 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lorna says

    May 6, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    This looks really interesting – I have never had a no-bake protein ball and don’t recognise some of the ingredients, off to check out this ladies blog now.

    Reply
  7. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Ooh I love molasses! Beautiful photographs, too. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Oooh love gingerbread flavor. I also like anything with peanut butter!

    Reply
  9. Purelytwins says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    mmm sounds great! we love gingerbread flavors

    Reply
  10. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Ahhh thank you Deryn! I love bites of all kind but gingerbread?? Genius. Pinning 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    I LOVE gingerbread! These sound amazing!

    Reply
  12. Mom says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Right up my ally. Ginger is one of my favorite spices!

    Reply
  13. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    These sound SO awesome! I LOVE molasses AND Vega One, so these would be perfect for me. Gotta love having convenient snacks on hand, too 🙂

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  15. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    May 6, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    oh my gosh! I love gingerbread everything!! These look sooo yummy!

    Reply
  16. Emily says

    May 6, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    What a good idea, this would make a super yummy dessert, and I love that thy’re full of protein. I make energy balls pretty often, I’ll have to put this on the list to try!

    Reply
  17. Rebecca Jo says

    May 6, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    I always love anything peanut butter or chocolate flavor. Easy enough.

    Reply
  18. Betsy says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    I am going to have to try these! I am pinning for later!

    Reply
  19. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    These sound fabulous! I am all about anything ginger!

    Reply
  20. Jenn@Mark My Miles! says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    These sound amazing! Thank you for sharing them with us!!!

    Reply
  21. Annabella says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    WOW! I made these immediately after I saw them except that I don’t have cashew butter and I used peanut free Nuttzo instead. They are sweet and delicious!
    For non-bake snacks, pretty much anything that involves a lot of nut butters.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 22, 2014 at 7:10 PM

      yay! glad you loved them!

      Reply
  22. jobo says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    These look fantastic!! must try 🙂

    Reply
  23. Megan @ The Skinny-Life says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    I haven’t tried protein balls yet. These look delicious and your pictures are amazing too!

    Reply
  24. Running Hutch says

    May 6, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Yum! Pinned! Thanks Deryn!

    Reply
  25. Deryn @ Running on Real Food says

    May 6, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Thanks for all the comments everyone!! And thanks again for having me today, Lindsay 🙂 Hope you all enjoy the recipe!

    Reply
  26. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    My go-to recently has been a Cinnamon Toast Rice Cake, topped with almond butter and sprinkled with chia seeds. Yummy!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 22, 2014 at 7:10 PM

      that sounds delicious!

      Reply
  27. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    GINGERBREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!! PROTEIN BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  28. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    These look delicious!

    Reply
  29. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  30. RavieNomNoms says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Those sound amazing!!

    Reply
  31. Aasim says

    June 2, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    I really like the simplicity of this recipe! Quick, delicious and give you an energy boost! Gingerbread is definitely my favourite choice of flavour for these protein balls 😀

    Reply
  32. Katie says

    July 20, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Can’t wait to try these. Is there a place I can find out the nutritional info on these per serving?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 21, 2015 at 11:59 PM

      you could put the recipe into my fitness pal!

      Reply
  33. Liga says

    August 12, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    How many grams of protein, fat and sugar per ball? Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 12, 2015 at 10:10 AM

      I’m not sure. You could put the recipe into my fitness pal to find out!

      Reply
  34. Liz @ The Clean Eating Coupole says

    November 2, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Move over pumpkin… It’s time for the real MVP – gingerbread!! Totally trying these. They look amazing!

    Reply
  35. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    November 2, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    I love gingerbread, its my favorite holiday treat! These are perfect for a quick post workout snack 🙂

    Reply
  36. Allie says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Homemade snack balls are my favorite and I love this recipe with the holiday spin.

    Reply
  37. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    ooo yum!! Perfect for after my winter workouts 🙂

    Reply
  38. Julie Lawson says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    These look amazing; can’t wait to try them. One question…do you use freshly ground ginger or the dry ginger “powder?”

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 18, 2016 at 9:01 PM

      the powder!

      Reply

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