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Almost-Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
7-ingredient carrot energy balls that taste just like carrot cake, but they're nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make. Chewy little bites made in the food processor with no baking required.
Serves 16Prep 15 minSnackVegan
Containsno known allergens identified
Inspired by a recipe from Love and Lemons ↗
Protein 8%Carbs 42%Fat 50%
About 135 kcal a serve — 3 g protein, 15 g carbs, 8 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 16
Method
Make the meal
PulseIn a food processor, combine the sunflower seeds, the shredded coconut, cinnamon and salt and pulse until it becomes a fine meal.
In the food processorPulse fine →
Add dates and carrots
BindAdd the pitted dates and chopped carrots and pulse until the mixture combines and sticks together.
In the food processorPulse together →
Adjust to taste
TasteTaste and add more maple syrup if you would like your bites sweeter. If the mixture is too dry, add more maple syrup; if it's too moist, add more coconut and/or let the mix chill in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up.
In the food processorSeason →
Roll the balls
RollUse a tablespoon to scoop the mixture, then use your hands to roll it into approximately 2.5 cm balls.
Coat
On topRoll in the remaining shredded coconut to coat the outside, if desired.
On the plateCoat →
Cook's noteGrind the sunflower seeds really fine in the first step and grate rather than chop the carrots for the best texture.
Estimated per serve
135 kcal · 3 g protein · 15 g carbs · 8 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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