Description
Delicious and nutritious energy balls that capture the flavors of carrot cake without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medjool dates (pits removed; if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes)
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup walnuts (can substitute with almonds or pecans)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (for added nutritional value)
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (extra for rolling)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut for rolling (for coating the balls)
Instructions
- Add the medjool dates to a food processor and process until finely chopped.
- Combine the shredded carrots, walnuts, chia seeds, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract in the processor. Pulse until sticky.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about one inch in size.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut to coat them and place on a plate or tray.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
Notes
For a sweeter snack, consider adding honey or maple syrup. You can switch up the nuts or add dried fruit for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg