Description
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack that combines the flavors of carrot cake in a convenient, bite-sized treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, grated carrots, medjool dates, walnuts, and warm spices, these bliss balls offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and texture. Ideal for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert, they are vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, with no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dry mixture: Add rolled oats, walnuts, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Pulse these ingredients until they become finely ground, creating a uniform base for the batter.
- Add the wet ingredients: To the ground dry mixture, add the grated carrots, pitted medjool dates, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Process everything together until the mixture is sticky and holds together well when pressed, indicating it is ready to form into balls.
- Form the bliss balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll each portion into a ball shape with your hands. If desired, roll each bliss ball in extra shredded coconut to coat them, adding texture and visual appeal.
- Chill before serving: Place the bliss balls onto a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the balls firm up and enhances their texture and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Store bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- You can substitute almonds or pecans for walnuts if preferred.
- Add chia seeds or flax seeds to the mixture for an extra boost of nutrition and fiber.
- These bliss balls are naturally sweetened but adjust the maple syrup or honey amount to taste if needed.
