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carrot cake bliss balls


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Description

A quick and easy recipe for the BEST healthy carrot cake bliss balls!  Packed with fresh carrots, heavenly scented with spices and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, these kid-approved bliss balls are the ultimate lunch box or after school snack!  This recipe is simple-to-make, healthy, vegan and can be made ‘nut-free’ too!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 carrots, grated [approx. 2 cups of grated carrot]
  • 1 cup (95 grams) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (125 grams) pecans (or nut free version: replace pecans with 1 cup oats)
  • 1 cup (100 grams) almond meal (or nut free version: replace almond meal with 1 cup coconut)
  • 1/2 cup (30 grams) desiccated coconut PLUS 1 cup (60 grams), to decorate
  • 6 medjool dates, pit removed
  • 1/3 cup (80 mls) coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup (60 mls) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste [or extract]
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon mixed spice, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground

Instructions

  1. Place the carrot, oats, pecans, almond meal, coconut, dates, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice and ginger into the large bowl of a food processor.
  2. Blitz for 1-2 minutes (scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary) or until smooth.
  3. Place the remaining 1 cup of desiccated coconut onto a large plate.
  4. Take heaped teaspoons of the mixture and with oiled hands roll into rounds.
  5. Roll each ball in coconut to coat.
  6. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours to set. Enjoy x

Notes

Store carrot cake bliss balls in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Bliss balls are freezer friendly.  Store in an air tight container for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: Set in fridge
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American