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Carrot Cake Energy Balls


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A fun and nourishing snack that captures the flavors of classic carrot cake in a healthy, no-bake form.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Gather your ingredients.
  2. Blend the dates in a food processor until a sticky paste forms.
  3. Add the carrots and walnuts, blending until a chunky texture is achieved.
  4. Incorporate the chia seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla, pulsing until well combined.
  5. Form the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
  6. Coat the balls in shredded coconut.
  7. 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