Description
These Healthy Carrot Cake Energy Balls are a perfect snack, combining nutritious ingredients for a deliciously energizing treat. Packed with the flavors of carrot cake, they’re rich in fiber and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup raw carrots
shredded
10 medjool dates
1/2 cup raw pecans
1/2 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
sprinkle of sea salt
Optional: shredded coconut to cover
Optional: plain greek yogurt
creamy peanut butter to serve
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the shredded carrots and medjool dates. Blend until you achieve a sticky mixture.
- Add the pecans, walnuts, rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Pulse until well combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- If desired, roll the energy balls in shredded coconut for an extra texture.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the nuts based on your preference or dietary needs. These energy balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Healthy Carrot Cake Energy Balls, energy balls, healthy snacks, carrot cake, vegan snacks, nutritious bites