Description
These Healthy Carrot Cake Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack, perfect for an energy boost any time of the day.
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, medjool dates, raw pecans, raw walnuts, rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt.
- Pulse until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor occasionally.
- Once mixed, use your hands to form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) from the dough.
- If desired, roll the balls in shredded coconut to coat them.
- Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with a side of plain Greek yogurt or creamy peanut butter for added flavor.
Notes
Store these energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one 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, no-bake, gluten-free