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Carrot Coconut Snack Bites

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

These carrot coconut bites are a healthy no-bake snack for kids and a perfect treat for everyone wanting a nutritious snack or on-the-go-breakfast!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baby bliss balls, carrot balls recipe, carrot cake bliss balls, carrot cake energy balls, carrot cake protein balls, carrot coconut bites, carrot snack recipe, gluten free bliss ball, gluten free protein ball, karotten energy balls, Möhren energy balls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 230 g Carrots About 2 medium raw carrots peeled
  • 70 g Medjool dates About ten 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

  1. Nutrition values of all ingredients were divided by 20, the number of servings for this recipe.
  2. If using dates that are too dry, soak them in hot water for a few minutes, drain and add to recipe.
  3. 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

Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
53
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Sodium
 
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
78
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1928
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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