Description
These Carrot Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack, combining grated carrots, dates, nuts, and spices into bite-sized treats. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert, these no-bake balls are coated with coconut for extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Extra desiccated coconut for coating
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, combine grated carrots, dates, walnuts, almonds, desiccated coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
- Process Mixture: Process until a sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time to help bind the ingredients together.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands, ensuring each ball is compact and uniform in size.
- Coat with Coconut: Coat each energy ball with extra desiccated coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Refrigerate: Place the coated balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy these energy balls as a quick snack or a healthy dessert anytime.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts and almonds with other nuts like cashews or pecans.
- If the mixture feels too wet, add more desiccated coconut to absorb excess moisture.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a vegan and gluten-free snack, ensure your desiccated coconut is certified gluten-free.
