Gingerbread No-Bake Bites

These Gingerbread No-Bake Bites are one of my favorite easy holiday snacks. They’re quick to make, full of cozy gingerbread flavor, and perfect to keep in the fridge so you have something nourishing available when hunger shows up, especially during the holiday season when meals and snacks can feel less predictable.

Simple, satisfying recipes like this are a big part of the Simply Nourished approach: making food easy, flexible, and supportive in real life.

Gingerbread No-Bake Bites

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups old-fashioned oats, ground into flour (use a blender or food processor)

• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional, for extra fiber)

• 1 ½ tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp cloves

• ¼ tsp salt

• ⅓ cup peanut butter

• 2 Tbsp molasses

• 2–3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 Tbsp water, if needed

Directions

1. Make oat flour: Add oats to a blender or food processor and blend until finely ground (a few small pieces are okay).

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the ground oats, flaxseed, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, molasses, maple syrup, and vanilla until a dough forms.

4. Adjust texture: If the mixture feels too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of water until it comes together easily.

5. Roll: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into bite-sized balls.

6. Chill: Place on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.

How to Enjoy

• Enjoy as a quick snack between meals

• Pair with a latte or cozy tea for a simple holiday moment

• Keep a few on hand during busy days or holiday errands

• Bring them to gatherings as an easy, no-bake treat

Nourishing yourself doesn’t have to be complicated during the holidays. Having simple, satisfying snacks ready to go can make it easier to eat consistently, have energy, and enjoy what really matters this season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!