Description
These carrot cake energy balls taste just like carrot cake and make an easy healthy snack!
Ingredients
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- 1 cups medjool dates (pits removed)
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup walnuts
- 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
- extra 1/2 cup shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Scoop out some dough using a spoon and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball into the shredded coconut to coat.
- Place in the fridge to firm up for at least one hour
Notes
- Use fresh dates – If your Medjool dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain before blending.
- Finely grate the carrots – This helps them blend smoothly and prevents chunky bits in the energy balls.
- Pulse, don’t overblend – Blend in short pulses to avoid making the mixture too oily or pasty.
- Adjust texture if needed – If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or coconut oil; if too wet, mix in extra coconut, oats, or ground nuts.
- Chill before rolling – If the mixture is sticky, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm up before shaping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
