These carrot cake bliss balls are a healthy and tasty no-bake snack for babies, toddlers, and kids! The blend of carrots, walnuts, dates, and coconut with delicious flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg really make this snack stand out!
Served on Bamboo Bamboo’s Cute Little Lamb Plate.
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Bliss Balls For Babies
When my son was 1 year old, I made these carrot coconut bites for the first time. At the time, he started refusing to eat carrots in main meals and, to my surprise, this was a huge hit!
Bliss Balls with Dates
I use dates in this recipe to provide the sweetness and consistency needed for the mixture to form into balls. Medjool dates are my preferred choice, as they are sweeter and softer. When using very dry dates, simply soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften and drain before adding to this recipe.
Ingredients
This recipe uses a few simple ingredients:
- Carrots: are a great source of beta carotene, promoting healthy eyes. It is packed with antioxidants and are a great source of important vitamins and minerals.
- Walnuts: are rich in omega-3 fats and an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals.
- Pitted Medjool Dates: Main source of sweetness for these bliss balls. If you are using Medjool dates which have more moisture, there is no need to pre-soak. However, if the dates are dry, just pre-soak them in hot water for a few minutes to soften, drain and add to the recipe.
- Cinnamon: Adds flavor and enhances the natural sweetness of the bliss balls.
- Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut: Used in the recipe to add a little more texture and for rolling.
- Almond Flour: Used to provide consistency and add a nutty flavor to this recipe.
Step by Step Instructions
- In a food processor, add the carrots and walnuts and blitz to ensure there are no large pieces left.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blitz until the mixture is well combined and sticky. Depending on your food processor this may take 4-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides a few times if needed.
- Spoon the crumbly mixture and press with your fingers to form balls.
- Roll the balls in the coconut (optional). Repeat to make 20 bliss balls.
- Store the bliss balls in the fridge in an airtight container or freeze (see freezing instructions).
Storage Instructions
- These carrot coconut bites can be stored for 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- To freeze, you can use a container with parchment paper between layers to firm the bliss balls and then transfer to a freezer bag to save up space. Or you can freeze directly in freezer bags, trying to keep the balls slightly separated so that they won’t stick together.
- To defrost, remove the desired quantity place them in the fridge overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe contains walnuts and almonds, which are common food allergens. Allergens should be offered with caution, ideally between 6 and 9 months of age to minimize future allergies. Always check with a pediatrician or pediatric dietitian before introducing allergens.
Also, always quarter these balls before serving to babies due to the round shape.
Yes! Bliss balls are created with a base of nuts and seeds, which contain a lot of healthy fats and are rich in fibre and protein.
Serving size is one to two, but there isn’t a problem eating more.
🥣Recipe
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 230 g Carrots About 2 medium carrots peeled
- 70 g Medjool dates About 10 units
- 1/4 cup Walnuts or Pecans
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Almond flour
- 4 tbsp Unsweetened desiccated coconut + more for rolling if desired
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the carrots and walnuts and blitz to ensure there are no large pieces left.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blitz until the mixture is well combined and sticky. Depending on your food processor this may take 4-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides a few times if needed.
- Spoon the crumbly mixture and press with your fingers to form balls.
- Roll the balls in the coconut (optional). Repeat to make 20 bliss balls.
- Store the bliss balls in the fridge in an airtight container OR freeze.
Notes
- Nutrition values of all ingredients were divided by 20, the number of servings for this recipe.
- If using dates that are too dry, soak them in hot water for a few minutes, drain and add to recipe.
- After mixing all the ingredients you will be left with a crumbly sticky mixture. Use 1 tbsp to scoop the mixture and press with your fingers to form balls.
Nutrition
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