Appetizer for 18
Gingerbread Energy Balls
$0.77for 445 minServes 18
These chilled energy balls mix almond flour, oats, warming spices, almond butter, maple syrup, and molasses.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price | |
| Peanut butter, 4.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.63Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.47 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacksNo-cookHolidayBack to schoolWinter
$0.19 per serving$0.77 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp water
Steps
- Stir the almond flour, oat flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix in the almond butter, maple syrup, molasses, and water until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 18 equal balls.
- Chill the balls for 30 minutes before serving.
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