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Carrot Cake Energy Balls Recipe

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These Carrot Cake Energy Balls are a delicious and healthy snack, combining naturally sweet medjool dates, fresh shredded carrots, and crunchy walnuts with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Rolled in shredded coconut, they taste like carrot cake in a convenient bite-sized form, perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

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Energy Ball Mixture

  • 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

For Rolling

  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (extra for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the medjool dates, shredded carrots, walnuts, chia seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Pulse until all the ingredients are well combined and form a sticky dough-like mixture.
  2. Form Balls: Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them gently between your palms to form bite-sized balls.
  3. Coat with Coconut: Roll each energy ball in the extra shredded coconut until fully coated, adding texture and flavor.
  4. Chill to Firm Up: Place the coated energy balls in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least one hour. This firms them up and enhances their flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use soft medjool dates for best results; soak in warm water for 10 minutes if they are dry to soften.
  • Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • These energy balls are naturally sweetened and gluten-free.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste (more cinnamon or nutmeg).

Keywords: Carrot Cake Energy Balls, healthy snack, no-bake energy balls, gluten free snack, date snacks, vegan energy bites

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