Description
A simple and healthy snack that combines the delightful flavors of carrot cake in a portable, bite-sized form.
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
- Extra 1/2 cup shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Gather your equipment: You will need a food processor, a mixing spoon, and a tray or plate for resting the balls.
- Prepare your ingredients: Ensure that your medjool dates are pitted and chopped for easier blending. Measure out all the remaining ingredients, including the shredded carrots, walnut pieces, chia seeds, and spices.
- Blend the ingredients: Add all the measured ingredients into the food processor. This includes the dates, shredded carrots, walnuts, chia seeds, unsweetened coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pulse until combined: Secure the lid on your food processor and pulse the ingredients until they begin to form a cohesive mixture. This should take about 20-30 seconds, depending on your processor’s strength.
- Form the energy balls: Once your mixture is ready, take a spoon and scoop out a portion of the dough. Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat with coconut: Prepare a clean plate with the extra shredded coconut for rolling. Take each ball and gently roll it in the shredded coconut until fully coated.
- Chill and firm up: Place the energy balls on a tray and put them in the fridge. Allow them to chill for at least one hour.
Notes
Enjoy as a quick snack or pre-workout energy boost. Can be customized with various mix-ins like dried fruits or nut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy balls, carrot cake, healthy snack, no-bake