Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Also known as carrot oat energy bites or carrot cake bliss balls, these delectable creations are a treat. They're a healthy, vegan, no-bake, nut-free energy ball for kids and a perfect after-school snack or lunchbox treat that comes together in minutes. This recipe makes 30 balls to fuel your week.

Ingredients

3 medium carrots
1 Cup oats
1 Cup sunflower seeds
½ Cup dates
1 tablespoon coconut oil or other light-flavored oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon dried ginger
Desiccated coconut for rolling

Instructions

Place carrots in a sturdy food processor and blitz until very finely chopped
Add remaining ingredients, excluding the desiccated coconut, and blitz until the mixture comes together into a large ball. This may take some time- 5 or so minutes of blitzing but be patient; it will get there
Using a teaspoon, form balls; the mixture will be quite sticky (because of the water content of the fresh carrot), but the texture improves once you roll in coconut. If you keep your hands damp, the mix won't stick to your fingers. Get the kids involved; they will love the mess!
Roll the balls in desiccated coconut (Optional)
Refrigerate before serving

Notes

The balls will be quite soft when first made as the mixture is quite warm from them blitzing. Refrigerate for a good few hours, and this will improve immensely. This recipe is wheat-free but does contain traditional oats, so it is not gluten-free. You can use either medjool or regular dates; regular dates may need to be softened by soaking in hot water if your food processor is not sturdy. The dates can be substituted for raisins or sultanas.

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