No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
These soft, moist No Bake Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect energy bite for this holiday season. Tasty pre-workout or afternoon pick-me-up.
Do you need a little break from all the holiday baking? Try these No Bake Gingerbread Cookies!
You can even call them Gingerbread Energy Bites! Without a doubt, these cookies are the best of both worlds – they taste amazing and are made with wholesome ingredients.
Make them with your family and leave something new under the tree for Santa to enjoy! You never know – Santa could be vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or grain-free. In this case, these cookies have got you covered.
If you like this recipe, you’ll love my No Bake Brownie Bites and my No Bake Cinnamon Roll Cookies.
Why are they called energy Bites?
Again, these cookies could also be considered energy bites!
Energy bites derive their name from the fact that they are loaded with simple ingredients and packed with protein, carbs, and healthy fats – to fuel you through the day!
Energy balls tend to be more easily digestible, which makes them the perfect pre-workout. Furthermore, they satisfy my hunger as I am waiting for my dinner to finish up.
Can you eat raw gingerbread dough?
Typically, no! However, these gingerbread cookies are completely vegan – meaning they are ready to consume right away!
Are No Bake Gingerbread Cookies Healthy
Certainly!
In this case, these cookies are filled with ingredients to fuel you through your day:
Cashews – a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and plant protein. In addition, they have been shown to promote energy, brain health, and immunity.
Learn more about the health benefits of cashews here.
Pecans – provide a punch of healthy proteins, fats, and fibers to keep you fuller for longer. In addition, they are a great source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Check out the health benefits here.
Medjool dates – generally, they promote a healthy immune system, reduce inflammation, prevent DNA damage, and improve hormone regulation.
See more about their health benefits here.
Coconut flour – not only is it gluten-free, but it’s also high fiber and a great source of protein. Without a doubt, this combination helps keep you fuller for longer.
Explore the benefits of coconut flour here.
Cinnamon– most people are unaware, but cinnamon is full of antioxidants and that give it anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, cinnamon is a great way to lower blood sugar.
Learn more about the benefits of cinnamon here.
Ginger – is high in gingerol, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant substance. Additionally, ginger lowers blood sugar and decreases the risk of heart disease.
Learn more here.
Ingredients for No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
Without a doubt, these ingredients are wholesome and taste like the holidays:
No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
Cashews and/or pecans, raw
Medjool dates, pitted
Molasses
Coconut flour
Gingerbread spices
Cinnamon
Ginger, ground
All-spice
Directions for No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
First, soak pecans and/or cashews in hot water with a pinch of salt for 4+ hours or overnight.
Second, rinse and drain well.
Then, blend the cashew and/or pecans in a blender or food processor.
Following, add the pitted dates, molasses, and gingerbread spices.
Then, blend until smooth or desired texture/chunkiness, and add the coconut flour until the batter is your desired consistency. Generally, I add 1 tablespoon at a time – the dough should be soft, but firm.
After that, cover the batter and refrigerate for a couple of hours to cool, making rolling easier.
Finally, roll into balls and coat in crushed pecans (optional).
Freeze for an hour and enjoy!
Why should I soak my nuts and seeds?
Generally, soaking nuts has several benefits to both the recipe and your body:
Nutrient absorption – soaking nuts and seeds improves your body’s ability to absorb vitamins and minerals.
Improved taste- soaking removes the dust, residue, and tannins from the skin.
Gooey Protein Balls – without the tannins, the consistency is so much smoother.
Better for digestion – removes phytic acid which causes indigestion.
Easier food preparation – now that the pecans are softer, they are so much easier to work with!
Additionally, read more about the logic of soaking nuts here.
How to Serve No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
Generally, these cookies taste amazing on their own!
However, my favorite way to consume these cookies is when I am hankering for something sweet – I love having them at hand to pop into my mouth when passing through the kitchen.
In addition, they taste amazing with your morning cup of coffee or tea.
How to Store No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
Do no bake cookies have to be refrigerated?
Generally, these gingerbread cookies store best in the freezer! Enjoy for up to 3 months.
Enjoy!
OTHER DELICIOUS HOLIDAY RECIPES
1. Pecan Pie Energy Bites
2. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
3. Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
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Get the recipe:No Bake Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
Gingerbread Cookie Dough
- 2 cups cashews or pecans, raw
- 1-1.5 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
Gingerbread Spices
- 1 tsp cinnammon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp allspice
Instructions
- Soak pecans and/or cashews in hot water with a pinch of salt for 4+ hours or overnight
- Rinse and drain well.
- Blend the cashew and/or pecans in a blender or food processor.
- Add the pitted dates, molasses, and gingerbread spices.
- Blend until smooth or desired texture/chunkiness, and add the coconut flour until the batter is your desired consistency. Generally, I add 1 tablespoon at a time – the dough should be soft, but firm.
- Cover the batter and refrigerate for a couple of hours to cool, making rolling easier.
- Roll into balls and coat in crushed pecans (optional).
- Freeze for an hour and enjoy!
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.
