These Gingerbread Energy Bites bring all the cozy holiday spice vibes with a feel-good twist. Dates offer natural sweetness and fiber to help support gut health, while oats add whole grains for lasting energy. They’re gluten-free, lightly spiced, and ready to roll right into your snack rotation this season. 😌💫 Ingredients: - 3/4 cup pitted Medjool dates, blended - 1 cup gluten-free oats - ½ cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter) - 1 Tbsp hemp seeds - 1 tsp chia seeds - 1–2 Tbsp nut milk - 1 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg - ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional) - 1 tsp vanilla extract - Pinch of sea salt - Optional: 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts Instructions: 🍪 Blend dates with a splash of water until smooth. 🍪 Add nut butter, oats, spices, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until the mixture sticks together but stays a little textured. 🍪 Stir in chocolate chips or nuts, if you’re feeling festive. 🍪 Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. 🍪 Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up. 🍪 Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Tip: Roll them in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for extra holiday sparkle! ✨ #GingerbreadSeason #NatureMadeRecipes #GutHealthSupport #HolidaySnacks #FeelGoodEats 🎥: @bellasbellyblog