Description

These no-bake carrot cake energy balls combine grated carrots, oats, nuts, dates, and warm spices into a simple, nutrient-dense snack perfect for any time of day. They offer all the flavor of carrot cake without refined sugar or an oven.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup grated carrots

1 cup rolled oats

6 medjool dates, pitted

½ cup raw almonds

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

optional: 1 scoop plant-based protein powder

Instructions

1. Peel and grate the carrots, then pat dry.

2. In a food processor, pulse oats, dates, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until crumbly and sticky.

3. Add grated carrots, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and protein powder if using; pulse until evenly mixed.

4. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.

5. Optionally roll balls in extra shredded coconut or crushed nuts.

6. Chill in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: snack
Method: no-bake
Cuisine: international

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 100
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 25
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: no-bake carrot cake, carrot energy bites, healthy snack bites, vegan carrot cake, energy balls