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    Gingerbread Energy Bites with Eggnog Glaze + Siggi's Yogurt Giveaway!

    Published: Dec 1, 2015 · Modified: Aug 25, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Siggi's Yogurt! I used their pumpkin-flavored yogurt to make these lovely little Gingerbread Energy Bites. These little nibbles are the perfect fuel for busy days on-the-go!

    Gingerbread Energy Bites are made with Siggi's yogurt, naturally sweetened, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going during the busy holidays!

    Are you hurried, harried, and probably hungry during the go-get-go-grab-this business of the holiday season? Hopefully you haven't made it to that point; but let's face it, everyone is busy right now! In fact, if I can get through this current week, I will have made it over my busiest hump in the holiday season. I've got so much going on this week -a presentation to give, blog posts to write, patients to see, and a Christmas party to cater and decorate for this weekend! After that, my weeks will be full of cookie baking, gingerbread house-decorating, gift-wrapping, Christmas light-seeing, party-going, and all of the FUN holiday things.

    Gingerbread Energy Bites are made with Siggi's yogurt, naturally sweetened, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going during the busy holidays!

    Enter in Siggi's - the wonderful, creamy, protein-filled Icelandic-style yogurt. It's perfect for fueling your holidays as a breakfast, snack, or even a baking substitute! Have you ever had it??? They call their yogurt "skyr," and it's a super-concentrated type of yogurt that has double the protein of regular yogurt and much less sugar. Their yogurts are made with only the highest quality, often locally-sourced, nutritionally-dense products they can get their hands on. Exactly the kind food you want to be putting in your body to bring balance to your not-so-normal; and likely not-as-healthy, holiday diet.

    I used their Pumpkin and Spice yogurt to make these chewy, protein and fiber-filled Gingerbread Energy Bites. Ever had a Gingerbread Cliff Bar? That's what these taste like. They are filled with warm spices, hearty oats, and naturally sweetened with dates and a bit of molasses. And that eggnog glaze? It's mixed with protein powder instead of protein sugar, so this definitely counts as a high-quality, fit-for-fueling snack! I like to make them and store them in the freezer - they taste great cold so I can just grab one or two on busy days when I don't have time to make a meal to sit down and enjoy.

    Gingerbread Energy Bites are made with Siggi's yogurt, naturally sweetened, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going during the busy holidays!

    Another way I like to use Siggi's is as a cooking or baking substitute - it' a great option if you want to cut back on fat, calories, or just bump up the nutrition in a recipe! Here's a few ideas that you could try:

    • Sub 1 tablespoon of Siggi's yogurt for 1 tablespoon of sour cream
    • Sub ½ cup of Siggi's yogurt for 1 cup of cream cheese
    • Sub 1 tablespoon of Siggi's yogurt for 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
    • Sub ⅔ cup of Siggi's yogurt + ⅓ cup milk for 1 cup of buttermilk
    • Sub ¾ cup of Siggi's yogurt for 1 cup of oil
    • Sub ½ cup Siggi's yogurt + ½ cup butter for 1 cup of butter

    If you'd like to try these substitutions in some tested recipes, see this recipe collection from Siggi's! And here's the REALLY exciting thing about all of this - this week you have a chance to WIN a month's supply of Siggi's yogurt! All you have to do is leave a comment below and let me know how you would use yogurt to make a healthy dish this holiday season. We will announce the winner on Friday - the winner will then be mailed vouchers for a whole month of free Siggi's!

    Gingerbread Energy Bites are made with Siggi's yogurt, naturally sweetened, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going during the busy holidays!

    Gingerbread Energy Bites with Eggnog Glaze + Siggi’s Yogurt Giveaway!

    Gingerbread Energy Bites with Eggnog Glaze are a festive take on a protein bar that is naturally-sweetened - but these are bite-sized! Perfect for eating on-the-go during the busy holiday season.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 20 -25 cookies

    Ingredients

    For the "dough:"

    • 2 cups rolled oats not instant, divided
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup pitted dried dates
    • ½ cup Siggi's Pumpkin-Flavored Yogurt
    • 4 ounce container unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 tablespoons molasses

    For the topping:

    • 2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored protein powder
    • 3 tablespoons pasteurized eggnog
    • Pomegranate seeds for garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Add one cup of the rolled oats to a blender or food processor. Blend until a coarse powder forms, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
    • To the oat powder in the bowl, add the additional 1 cup of rolled oats, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
    • Add the pitted dates to the food processor or blender. Pulse for several times until the dates are coarsely chopped into small pieces. Add the yogurt, applesauce, chia seeds, and molasses. Blend to combine until the ingredients are well-incorporated.
    • Add the liquid date mixture to the dry oat mixture and stir to combine. The mixture should be thick and sticky - like gingerbread!
    • Drop the dough by rounded tablespoon-fulls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Transfer the "cookies" to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • While the cookies cool, combine the eggnog and protein powder with whisk until a thick glaze forms. You want the glaze to be the consistency of honey, so you can add more protein powder or eggnog to reach the right consistency.
    • Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze and top with pomegranate seeds. Enjoy right away or store the cookies in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cookies will also keep in the freezer for up to 3 months and taste just fine right out of the icebox!

    Notes

    Nutrition information per 2 cookies: Calories 211,Total Fat 3.1g, Saturated Fat 1.3g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 218mg, Potassium 355mg10, Total Carbohydrates 35.1g, Dietary Fiber 4.8g, Sugars 17.3g, Protein 12.0g
    Serving: 2g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 17.3g

    Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear about how it turned out for you. Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #sweetcayenne - it's always great to connect with you!

    Gingerbread Energy Bites are made with Siggi's yogurt, naturally sweetened, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going during the busy holidays!/>

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    Comments

    1. Jordan D. says

      December 03, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      I could swap the yogurt for cream cheese in my pumpkin bread icing. It would actually be perfect for it. Or I would make a granola and yogurt parfait dessert. Yum!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 04, 2015 at 4:25 pm

        Those are amazing ideas, Jordan! Love the cream cheese icing idea especially.

    2. Kristin says

      December 03, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      I like to use pumpkin yogurt as a dip for apples or Stacey's cinnamon pita chips.

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 04, 2015 at 4:24 pm

        Oh wow Kristin that is one of my favorite dips!

    3. Dana says

      December 03, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      I'd use siggi's yogurt with fruit for our Christmas morning brunch with our extended family!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 04, 2015 at 4:24 pm

        That's a great brunch idea, Dana!

    4. Kendal says

      December 03, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Mmmm. Energy bites with egg nog glaze sound wonderful and yours look wonderful.

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 03, 2015 at 9:05 am

        Thanks, Kendal!

    5. [email protected] says

      December 02, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      I love Siggi's yogurt! I would like to make some cookies with the yogurt

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 03, 2015 at 9:06 am

        Sounds like a great plan, Kaylin!

    6. Becky says

      December 02, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      These look very tasty!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 03, 2015 at 9:07 am

        Thank you, Becky!

    7. Jess @ Tinder District says

      December 02, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      I would swap the yogurt for 1/2 the butter in my favorite apple bread for a healthier option!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 02, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Nice Jess!

      • Whitney Reist says

        December 02, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Nice, Jess!

    8. kworley says

      December 02, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      these yogurt-inspired treats look yummy!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 02, 2015 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you, Karen!

      • Whitney Reist says

        December 02, 2015 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks Karen!

    9. Judith says

      December 02, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Yum! I'd make some loaf cake with this

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        December 02, 2015 at 4:55 pm

        Sounds like a good idea, Judith!

      • Whitney Reist says

        December 04, 2015 at 4:29 pm

        Congratulations, Judith! You were randomly selected as the winner of the Siggi's giveaway! Please e-mail your mailing address to me at [email protected] and I will get your vouchers in the mail for you!

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