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Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot Cake Energy Balls for Guilt-Free Snacking Delight

Delicious Carrot Cake Energy Balls combine the comforting flavors of traditional carrot cake into a healthy gluten-free and vegan snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Oats Use gluten-free oats if necessary.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Grate using a food processor.
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Substitute with dried cranberries or chopped dates.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Can be replaced with almonds or pecans.
For the Flavor
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Omit if not preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Nut Butter Choose almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for different flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be alternatives.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Carrots: Grate the fresh carrots using a food processor or a box grater. Aim for about 1 cup of finely shredded carrots and set aside in a mixing bowl.
  2. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots along with oats, raisins, and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle in cinnamon and mix thoroughly.
  3. Mix in the Wet Ingredients: Add creamy nut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Chill the Mixture: Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and let it chill for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Roll the Energy Balls: Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a tight ball, creating about 12 uniform balls.
  6. Store Your Energy Balls: Place the rolled balls in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

If the mixture is too sticky, dampen your hands before rolling. Alternatively, spread the mixture in a lined dish and cut into bars for a quick snack.

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