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No-Bake Easter Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Delicious No-Bake Easter Carrot Cake Energy Balls Recipe

Indulge in these No-Bake Easter Carrot Cake Energy Balls, a gluten-free snack combining the essence of carrot cake with healthy ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Snacks
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Energy Balls
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots provides natural sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup Medjool dates natural sweetener and binding agent
  • 1 cup nuts (almonds or walnuts) add crunch and healthy fats; substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1 cup oats use gluten-free oats to keep it gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup almond butter acts as a binder; substitutes include peanut butter or tahini
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional; enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon optional maple syrup adds extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Carrots: Peel and finely grate the carrots to achieve the right texture.
  2. Process Dry Ingredients: Add nuts and oats to the food processor and pulse until fine.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Combine dry ingredients with carrots, almond butter, and vanilla extract; add maple syrup if desired, then blend until sticky dough forms.
  4. Shape into Balls: Roll the mixture into balls the size of golf balls; you should get about 16.
  5. Coat & Chill: Roll in desiccated coconut if desired, then chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These No-Bake Easter Carrot Cake Energy Balls are a perfect guilt-free treat, easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.

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