Gingerbread bites
Gingerbread bites
These tasty, all-natural nibbles from sports nutritionist James Collins make a speedy snack and energy boost for on-the-go runners
- No cook
- Makes 10 pieces
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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Calories 204
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Carbohydrates 22
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Saturated Fat 1
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Sugar 22
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Protein 4
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Fat 10
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Fiber 2
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Salt 0
Ingredients
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330g pitted dates
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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80g ground almonds, plus extra if needed
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp ground ginger
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80g flaked almonds
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80g pecans, roughly chopped
Method
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Blend the dates and vanilla extract using a food processor or stick blender with 2 tbsp water. Add the ground almonds and spices and pulse until combined. You may need to add extra ground almonds, 1 tsp at a time, to firm them up.
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Fold through the flaked almonds and pecans. Empty onto a greased baking tray and press until flat and even. Chill in the fridge until set.
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Turn out onto a chopping board and cut into bite-sized pieces.