Description
A fun and nourishing snack that captures the flavors of classic carrot cake in a healthy, no-bake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pits removed)
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Blend the dates in a food processor until a sticky paste forms.
- Add the carrots and walnuts, blending until a chunky texture is achieved.
- Incorporate the chia seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla, pulsing until well combined.
- Form the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Coat the balls in shredded coconut.
- Chill the balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add-ins! Make them your own by incorporating ingredients like nut butters or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot cake, energy balls, healthy snacks, vegan recipe, no-bake dessert