Description
These energy balls encapsulate the essence of carrot cake in a quick, healthy snack. With flavors of carrot, coconut, and warm spices, they’re perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- Chopped Carrots (1 cup)
- Medjool Dates (3 large, pitted)
- Dried Apricots (8, pitted)
- Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Rolled Oats (¾ cup)
- Coconut Flour (¼ cup)
- Ground Spices (½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger)
- Desiccated Coconut (2-4 Tbsp for rolling)
- Unsweetened Apple Sauce (2 Tbsp, optional)
Instructions
- Process the carrots in a food processor until finely shredded and set aside.
- Blend Medjool dates, dried apricots, and maple syrup until a sticky paste forms.
- Mix in the shredded carrots, optional applesauce, vanilla extract, rolled oats, coconut flour, and spices until combined into a sticky dough.
- Roll the mixture into golf-ball-sized spheres, about 16 balls.
- Coat each ball in desiccated coconut for added flair.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes if a firmer texture is desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the spices.
Roll the balls into smaller bites for convenient snacking anytime.
These energy balls can be stored for a week in the fridge or longer in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg