Description
Delicious and healthy Carrot Cake Energy Balls that capture the flavors of classic carrot cake without the hassle of baking. Perfect for a quick snack or a nutritious breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (120 g) finely shredded carrot
- 3/4 cup (120 g) pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup (120 g) almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (40 g) shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed meal
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: finely grate the carrots and press them in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Pit and soften dates: soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if firm.
- Pulse dry ingredients: add rolled oats and chopped nuts to a food processor and pulse for coarse texture.
- Add the rest: include shredded carrot, softened dates, nut butter, coconut, chia or flaxseed, spices, vanilla, salt, maple syrup, and orange zest. Pulse until clumping.
- Taste and adjust for sweetness with maple syrup.
- Form the balls: scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Coat and chill: roll in coconut or nuts and chill in an airtight container for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and replace nuts with seeds. Can add mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot cake, energy balls, healthy snack, no-bake recipe, vegetarian