Carrot Cake Energy Balls (Print Version)
Spiced carrot, oat, and nut snack balls, easy to make and perfect for quick, healthy fuel.
# Components:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned oats
02 - 1 cup freshly grated carrots
03 - 1/4 cup raisins, optional
04 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 cup creamy nut butter, such as almond, peanut, or cashew
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Finely grate carrots using a food processor or box grater.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add oats, grated carrots, raisins, chopped walnuts or pecans, ground cinnamon, nut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
03 - Use a spatula to mix until the ingredients are fully combined and evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and chill the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
05 - After chilling, scoop out 1 tablespoon portions and roll gently between your palms to form balls.
06 - Place the finished balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
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- Uses basic pantry and fridge staples
- Naturally sweetened and customizable to your taste
- Perfect grab-and-go snack that is gluten-free and vegetarian
- Quick to prepare with minimal cleanup
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- Packed with plant-based protein and natural fiber
- Great for prepping ahead and packing into lunchboxes
- Recipe can be made totally nut-free by using sunflower seed butter
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- If your dough feels too sticky when rolling dust your hands with a bit of oat flour
- A food processor helps break down the carrots for perfectly textured balls
- Do not skip the chilling step or your mixture will be too soft to handle