Description
These carrot cake energy balls are made with just six ingredients and taste just like classic carrot cake. Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a quick healthy snack or guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
1 cup finely grated carrots
1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
1/2 cup almond butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Add grated carrots, rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and shredded coconut to a mixing bowl.
2. Stir until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
3. If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon of oats; if too dry, add a little more maple syrup.
4. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands.
5. Place energy balls on a plate or baking sheet.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Finely grate carrots for the best texture.
Store chilled for best freshness.
Add nuts or raisins if desired for extra carrot cake flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg