Ginger Orange Energy Bites Recipe (Gluten-Free, No Bake)

Ginger Orange Energy Bites Recipe (Gluten-Free, No Bake)

Today we are making a No Bake, Gluten-Free Energy Bites Recipe: Ginger & Orange flavor! Ginger flavored desserts are few and far between … orange desserts even less. I’m thinking of gingersnap cookies, a dark chocolate bar with candied ginger pieces, an orange creamsicle pop, and that’s about it. Who makes orange meringue pie? Nobody.

So today, I’m here to give you an easy recipe that’s full of delicious flavor – using both Orange and Ginger! I can tell you from experience by making this no bake snack combination is very underrated. The zesty citrus and sharp taste of ginger combined hit your tastebuds with all sorts of tastiness on the first bite!

Not to mention the amount of nutritious ingredients used, and the fact that it’s free of many top allergens (and for the nut-free folks, I listed an option under the Almond Flour Substitutions)! This makes it inclusive to those with common food allergies as well, such as soy, dairy, peanuts or other nuts.

This is also a great recipe to meal prep (or I guess I should say … an easy snack prep) for the week, so they’re ready whenever I want to grab a bite!

Why You’ll Love This Gluten-Free & No Bake Energy Bites Recipe

Quick, Healthy Energy: These no bake energy bites use Medjool dates to bind the dough with the dry flours of coconut flour and almond flour.

Pure maple syrup and dates provide sweetness, zested orange and grated ginger provide the key flavor, almond flour provides healthy fats and coconut milk with coconut flour adds that hint of coconut taste.

The dates also provide a natural energy boost, which makes this the perfect snack to bring on a trip or eat before a workout!

Substitutions: Dates

Medjool Dates: Use Medjool dates for best results. These are large, chewy and blend the best in energy balls. If your dates are not soft, then soak them in boiling water for thirty minutes, patting the excess water out, before using. Plump black raisins may work as a substitute, if they’re super soft.

Energy balls are some of my favorite recipes to make, and dates are hands down the best binder for the raw dough. They provide so much natural sweetness (and health benefits!) that you usually don’t even have to add additional grams of sugar!

I love to eat them as a snack too, topping them with almond butter, cashew butter, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, mini chocolate chips and natural peanut butter (the kind where the only ingredient is peanuts, so it easily drizzles over the dates).

Substitutions: Flour

Blanched Almond Flour: This is almond flour, made of almonds that had the peels taken off! It makes for a more buttery flavor, in my opinion. I like Kirkland brand of almond flour, which is blanched by default. Regular almond flour (not blanched) or almond meal may work too. For a nut-free option, try using ground up hemp seeds (hemp flour) instead.

Or for a high-protein alternative, swap out half of the almond flour with unflavored vegan protein powder. Plus, 1 cup of almond flour already has ~24 grams of protein!

Coconut Flour: This is the dehydrated, ground up coconut meat. Do not substitute with another flour.

Substitutions: Other

Grated Ginger: Use fresh, finely grated ginger! Use a tiny-hole grater for the ginger to get to the smallest size before blending with the other ingredients.

Orange Zest: Use a clementine, a tangerine or an orange. Zest it to get two tablespoons! If using a clementine or tangerine, then you may need more than one to get the desired amount of zest out of the peel. Keep some extra for rolling the balls around in as a coating, as shown in the images.

Pure Maple Syrup: Use Grade A maple syrup, which is the lightest in color. This has the least amount of molasses flavor, and is perfect to use in energy balls. Make sure the only ingredient on the label is pure, 100% maple syrup! Alternatively, use another liquid sweetener like agave syrup or brown rice syrup.

Full-Fat Coconut Milk: I use Thai Kitchen brand of full-fat, canned coconut milk. This is the best for adding a rich flavor and coconut taste! You can substitute with another plant-based milk instead.

No Bake Energy Bites Recipe Notes

• Make sure to use the smallest grater hole size for the ginger. Otherwise, the ginger will not blend into the dough properly with the other ingredients.

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If you make this No Bake Energy Bites Recipe, then leave a comment and star rating! Don’t forget to tag your photos @peanut_palate on Instagram. Enjoy!