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Carrot Cake Energy Balls

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Carrot Cake Energy Balls deliver all the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a healthy, no-bake snack packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, oats, dates, and walnuts.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • ⅔ cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup oats (instant or rolled oats)
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ cup soft pitted dates (Deglet or Medjool)
  • ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Add the chopped carrots to a food processor and pulse until finely broken down. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Without cleaning the processor, add walnuts, flaxseed meal, desiccated coconut, oats, ginger, and cinnamon. Blend until the mixture resembles a fine flour.
  3. Add the almond or peanut butter, vanilla extract, optional maple syrup, processed carrots, and soft dates. If dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes and drain well before using.
  4. Blend on high until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
  5. Scoop and roll the dough into golf ball–sized portions, about 16 total.
  6. Roll each ball in desiccated coconut to coat.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up, or enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten-free.
  • Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes if they are dry.
  • Lightly dampen your hands or coat with a bit of coconut oil to prevent sticking when rolling the balls.
  • Add protein powder or chia seeds for an extra nutrition boost.

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