Low-Cal Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Beyond Best
Written By Beni Cook

All the flavours of carrot cake, but without the guilt and the hassle of baking for hours.

Packed with flavour, these Low-Cal Carrot Cake Energy Balls make a healthy and delicious no-bake snack or a sweet treat that contains no added sugar! 

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVE (22 serves)

48 Cal | 1.7 Fats | 8.2 Carbs | 0.9 Protein 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup pitted dates

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

  • ¼ cup chia seeds

  • 2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Pinch of ground pepper 

STEP BY STEP

  1. Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.

  2. Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.

  3. Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. these will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

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