Description
These no-bake Carrot Cake Energy Balls are a healthy and easy snack made with wholesome ingredients like carrots, oats, dates, and nuts. They’re naturally sweetened, vegan, and perfect for meal prep or on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the oats, walnuts, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Add the shredded carrots, dates, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixture in the food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and starts to come together. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes before using.
- You can use a mix of nuts like pecans instead of just walnuts.
- Adjust spices to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
