I made these little truffles as my Easter contribution to the blog.
They are gently spiced and naturally sweet, with a rich, nutty flavor from the walnuts. Adding grated carrot lets you reduce the amount of dates or raisins because the carrot adds natural sweetness—definitely a bonus.
At about 88 calories and 9 grams of carbs each, these are a guilt-free little treat.
Carrot Cake Energy Balls
These carrot cake–flavored energy balls are a delicious, no-bake snack that’s both wholesome and satisfying.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 9
Author: Lauren Goslin
Ingredients
- ½ c. dates or raisins if using dates, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes (I used about 10 Medjool dates)
- ½ c. raw walnuts
- ½ c. carrot finely grated
- ¼ t. salt
- ½ t. cinnamon
- ⅛ t. ginger dried
- ⅛ t. nutmeg freshly grated if possible
- ¼ t. lemon zest optional
- ½ c. unsweetened coconut shreds for rolling
Instructions
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Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until they’re broken into small pieces.
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Add the remaining ingredients, reserving the coconut for rolling.
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Process until the mixture comes together and is evenly combined.
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Pour the coconut into a small bowl.
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Form the mixture into balls, then roll each one in the shredded coconut.
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Place the balls on a wax paper–lined plate and chill in the refrigerator for a short time to set.
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Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition info is based on using 10 Medjool dates and including optional lemon zest. Weight Watchers points (new system): 2
Nutrition
Serving: 9Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2.1gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 1.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 71mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 6.5g
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