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Carrot Cake Energy Balls

A delicious homemade carrot cake energy balls recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrot about 1 medium
  • 1/3 cup almond or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut plus extra for rolling
  • 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Mix. Combine oats, grated carrot, nut butter, honey, coconut, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Stir until everything is evenly mixed and the dough holds together when pressed.
  2. Chill. Pop the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes. This makes the dough easier to roll and less sticky.
  3. Roll. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms into a ball. You should get about 18 to 20 balls.
  4. Coat. Roll each ball in shredded coconut, pressing gently so it sticks. Place on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
  5. Set. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so they firm up. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Notes

Grate the carrot on the fine side of a box grater so the pieces are tiny and blend into the dough. If the dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of honey. Too wet, add more oats. Let kids do the rolling. They love shaping the balls and coating them in coconut.