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Carrot Cake Balls Recipe

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Delicious and healthy Carrot Cake Balls offer a sweet and nutritious snack or dessert option. These no-bake treats combine dates, walnuts, oats, spices, and finely grated carrots, rolled into bite-sized balls and optionally coated in desiccated coconut or vegan white chocolate for extra indulgence.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 balls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Worldwide
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 100 g (½ cup) dates, pitted
  • 60 g (½ cup) walnuts
  • 60 g (⅔ cup) oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch of salt

Fresh Ingredients

  • 100 g (¾ cup) carrot, finely grated

Optional Coating

  • Desiccated coconut (for rolling)
  • Melted white vegan chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften Dates: If the dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften, then drain thoroughly to ensure they blend smoothly.
  2. Prepare Carrot: Wash, peel if desired, and finely grate the carrot to mix evenly into the batter.
  3. Blend Base Ingredients: Combine the dates, walnuts, oats, cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt in a food processor. Blend until the mixture sticks together when pressed between your fingers, creating a cohesive dough.
  4. Add Carrot: Add the grated carrot to the mixture and pulse briefly a few times, just enough to distribute the carrot evenly without over-processing.
  5. Shape Balls: Divide the mixture into approximately 16 equal portions (around 20 grams each). Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls.
  6. Coat and Serve: Roll the balls in desiccated coconut for a simple and natural coating. Alternatively, chill the balls first, then dip them in melted white vegan chocolate for a sweeter finish. Enjoy immediately or store chilled.

Notes

  • Dates: You can substitute dried figs or apricots in equal weight if dates are not available.
  • Walnuts: Feel free to swap walnuts for other nuts or seeds according to preference or availability.
  • Oats: Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. Buckwheat or quinoa flakes can also be used as alternatives.
  • Extra Flavor: For enhanced depth, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of ground cloves to the mixture before shaping.

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