Description
These carrot cake energy balls are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients. They deliver classic carrot cake flavor in a convenient no-bake snack perfect for meal prep or healthy treats.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats and walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the shredded carrots, pitted dates, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
- Stir in the shredded coconut or pulse briefly to incorporate.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Place the energy balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Substitute pecans for walnuts for a richer carrot cake flavor.
Add raisins for extra sweetness and texture.
Roll the finished energy balls in additional shredded coconut for a decorative coating.
Use cashew butter or peanut butter instead of almond butter if desired.
Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed for extra fiber.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
No reheating is necessary; thaw frozen energy balls briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
