Description
These Carrot Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack perfect for an energy boost. Made with grated carrots, dates, nuts, and fragrant cinnamon, these bite-sized treats are naturally sweet, packed with fiber and healthy fats, and coated in coconut for added texture. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes with no cooking required, they are ideal for a quick snack or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, grated (150 g)
- 12 medium dates, pitted (120 g)
- 1 cup walnut halves (110 g)
- ½ cup almonds (80 g)
- â…“ cup desiccated coconut (40 g)
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 pinch salt
For Coating
- Extra desiccated coconut for coating
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the grated carrots, pitted dates, walnut halves, almonds, desiccated coconut, cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt. This mix will form the base for your energy balls.
- Process to Form Dough: Pulse the food processor until the mixture becomes a sticky, cohesive dough. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add water one teaspoon at a time to help it bind together better.
- Shape Balls: Using clean hands, roll the sticky mixture into uniform 1-inch balls, ensuring they are tightly packed to hold shape.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball in the extra desiccated coconut to coat them evenly, adding a pleasant texture and a hint of coconut flavor.
- Chill to Set: Arrange the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the balls firm up and enhances their texture.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once chilled and set, enjoy these carrot energy balls as a quick, wholesome snack or a guilt-free healthy dessert anytime.
Notes
- Make sure dates are soft for easier processing; soak them in warm water for 10 minutes if needed.
- These energy balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- For added sweetness, consider adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, though dates typically provide enough natural sweetness.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds with other nuts like cashews or pecans based on preference.
- For a gluten-free snack, ensure the desiccated coconut is certified gluten-free.
