Description
Whip up these delicious Carrot Cake Energy Balls for a guilt-free dessert snack. They capture the warm spice of carrot cake in a simple, no-bake treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or extra maple syrup.
- Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the balls on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a richer flavor, toast the oats lightly before processing.
- You can substitute almond butter with cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: Approx. 80-100
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg