Description
These Carrot Cake Energy Balls are a healthy snack that combines the sweetness of medjool dates with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for quick energy boosts or guilt-free desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medjool dates (pits removed)
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined, leaving some texture.
- Scoop out some dough using a spoon and roll it into balls (about the size of a tablespoon).
- Roll each ball into the shredded coconut to coat evenly.
- Place the balls in the fridge to firm up for at least one hour before enjoying.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, healthy snack, carrot cake, vegan snack, no-bake dessert