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Raw Vegan Gingerbread Bites Recipe
Ravi Sharma

Raw Vegan Gingerbread Bites

No-bake, spiced Christmas treats made from dates, oats, and nuts. A healthy, festive bite full of cozy flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup soft Medjool dates pitted (about 10-12 dates)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour or raw walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated (or 1 tsp ginger powder)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • A tiny pinch of ground cloves
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • For Rolling: A tablespoon or two of desiccated coconut or extra almond flour.

Method
 

Step 1: Get Ready
  1. If your dates aren't super soft, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well. This makes them easier to blend.
    Soak Dates in Warm Water
Step 2: Pulse the Base
  1. In a food processor, add the rolled oats and almond flour (or walnuts). Pulse a few times until they become a coarse, sandy texture.
    Pulse the Base Step
Step 3: Spice It Up
  1. Add the soft dates, grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the food processor.
    Add more ingredients step
Step 4: Blend into Dough
  1. Process everything until the mixture starts to clump together and form a ball. If it's too dry, add a teaspoon of water or maple syrup. If it's too sticky, add a bit more oat flour.
    Blend into Dough Step
Step 5: Shape the Bites
  1. Scoop out about a tablespoon of the dough. Roll it firmly between your palms to form a small ball. Roll each ball in the desiccated coconut or almond flour for a pretty, snow-dusted look.
    Shape the Bites Step
Step 6: Put Bites into Fridge Before Serving
  1. Place all the bites on a small plate or baking sheet. Pop them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up. This makes them taste even better!
    Place all the bites on a plate in fridge

Notes

  • The flavor of these bites gets even deeper and more "gingerbread-like" after a day in the fridge.
  • Making them the night before is a fantastic trick for the best taste!
  • Feel free to get creative—roll them in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for a festive twist.