No-Bake Carrot Cake Snacks

Dessert / Snacks

No-Bake Carrot Cake Snacks

20 snack pieces (2 pieces per serving)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Diet Style

GF
LF
P
V

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Food processor or blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Shallow bowl or pie plate

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (set ¼ aside)
  • 6 dates, pitted
  • ¾ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup carrots, grated (Supermarkets carry pre-grated carrots for your convenience!)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Directions

  1. Set aside coconut

    Place ¼ cup shredded coconut in a shallow pie plate or a baking sheet, and set aside.

  2. Blend remaining ingredients

    Place all remaining ingredients in the bowl of a blender or food processor, and blend until fully combined.

  3. Mix into balls

    Place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1" balls.

  4. Coat in coconut

    Roll each ball in the reserved shredded coconut, coating them completely.

  5. Refrigerate

    Place the balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

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Chef's Note:

Your kids will love this easy, healthy no-bake snack that tastes like dessert! These energy balls are packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber to keep the tummy rumbles at bay. A great healthy substitute for a cookie or a piece of cake!

Keep them chilled or frozen in an airtight container. They should last up to two months.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    99

  • Fat

    6g

  • Total Carbs

    13g

  • Protein

    3g

  • Saturated Fat

    4g

  • Fiber

    3g

  • Sugar

    10g

  • Sodium

    54mg

  • Cholestrol

    0mg