Carrot Cake Energy Balls

plant power for a quick boost between mealtimes

By: Candy Lexa

Recipe Development & Content Editor

Candy is an ecotrophologist and manages the entire recipe section of our magazine. Her expertise and her experience means she knows exactly how to create recipes that are both tasty and healthy.

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As soon as the first rays of spring sun start to shine, there’s one sweet treat we can’t get off our minds: carrot cake! We’re going to show you how to make healthy carrot cake energy balls. They’re the perfect snack for whenever, whether you need a quick boost to beat off the afternoon slump or an extra something before – or during – your workout. With their super-clean ingredients, you’ll know exactly what’s going into your body.

Preparation

Ingredients:
70 g carrot

Grate the carrot with a fine grater.
Ingredients:
30 g oatmeal, 80 g walnuts, 60 g dates, 30 g Vegan Protein Vanilla, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp powdered ginger, 1 pinch nutmeg

Add all ingredients except the coconut flakes together in a high-powered blender or food processor. Mix until they form a consistent, sticky texture.
With moist hands, form the mix into 12 balls of equal size.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp coconut flakes

Roll the carrot cake energy balls in the coconut flakes to coat them.
The carrot cake energy balls will stay fresh in the fridge for about a week.
Enjoy!

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