Gingerbread Energy Balls

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ingredients:

• 1 cup pitted dates (about 12)
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 oz. dark chocolate, to drizzle (optional)

Directions:

1. Roughly chop the pitted dates and add them to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until they’re broken down into small bits or a paste
2. Add the toasted pecans, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves and pulse until combined. The pecans should be in small bits – be careful not to over-process or the oils will start to separate. If this happens, just dab off the excess oil with a paper towel
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet
4. Finely chop the dark chocolate and melt in the microwave. Place the melted chocolate into a zip bag or piping bag, snip the corner and drizzle over the energy balls. Let chocolate harden in the refrigerator
5. Keep stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer

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