Description
Sweet, nutty carrot cake bliss balls combine wholesome ingredients into irresistible energy bites. Packed with natural goodness, these no-bake treats deliver delightful flavors you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter
Spices and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine grated carrots, oats, coconut, walnuts, and dates in a food processor, pulsing until ingredients break down into a coarse mixture.
- Incorporate maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and almond butter into the processor, blending until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, sticky dough.
- Adjust the consistency if needed by adding small amounts of almond butter or water to ensure proper binding.
- Using clean hands, carefully portion the mixture and gently roll into uniform, bite-sized spheres.
- Create a separate plate of shredded coconut for coating each bliss ball, rolling them delicately to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the coconut-crusted bliss balls onto a chilled tray, carefully arranging them to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate the prepared bliss balls for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing them to solidify and enhance their texture and flavor profile.
- Once chilled, serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining their fresh and delightful taste.
Notes
- Swap nuts carefully if allergic, choosing sunflower or pumpkin seeds for similar crunch and nutrition without compromising texture.
- Adjust sweetness by using dates or maple syrup strategically, reducing quantity for lower sugar content while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature for smoother blending and easier ball formation, preventing dry or crumbly consistency.
- Store bliss balls in airtight container within refrigerator for up to one week, allowing convenient healthy snacking anytime hunger strikes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg