Try these delicious vegan Christmas breakfast and brunch recipes for the whole family! From spiced waffles to cakes, crunchy gingerbread granola or skillet cookies, these treats are sure to be a success. The following Christmas cookie balls are made within only 15 minutes, easily customizable and perfect to enjoy all throughout the holiday season.
Course Holiday
Cuisine American
Keyword brunch, family, Holiday, winter
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Servings 12balls
Calories 203
Author Alena Schowalter
Ingredients
Christmas Cookie Balls
2cupspecanswalnuts or almonds (220 g)
1cupdatespitted and chopped (120 g)
½cupdried apples100 g
1tablespoonmaple syrup
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1-2teaspoonsgingerbread spices
1tablespoonorange zest
2-3tablespoonsdairy-free milk
½cupshredded coconut40 g, more for coating
Instructions
Place your nuts of choice into a food processor and pulse until they are all broken down.
Add the rest of the ingredients and process until the mixture comes together nicely.
Stop and scrape down the sides when needed and add more water until you have a homogenous and slightly sticky mixture.
Using your wetted hands, form little balls and, if desired, roll them in some more shredded coconut for a “snowflake” look.
Enjoy right away or store them in an airtight container in the fridge until serving them.
Notes
If you have vegan Christmas candies or candy cane, you can add chopped pieces of it to these cookie balls.
Add more maple syrup or spices to suit your taste preference!
This recipe works well for meal prep and can be made days ahead of Christmas morning.
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