Description
These Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are a delicious and healthy no-bake snack that combines the flavors of classic carrot cake into bite-sized energy balls. Made with oats, shredded coconut, nuts, grated carrots, and warm spices, these bliss balls are naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, perfect for a nutritious breakfast on the go or a wholesome treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup walnuts (or pecans), chopped
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional, for extra sweetness)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Spices and Others
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2-3 tbsp water (to help with consistency, if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and grated carrots. If using raisins, add them now and mix everything evenly.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Combine the Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of water gradually until the dough sticks together when pressed.
- Form the Bliss Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls. Press and compact each ball tightly to ensure they hold their shape during chilling.
- Chill and Set: Arrange the bliss balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and develop flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once firmly chilled, serve immediately as a nutritious snack or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter and use seeds instead of nuts.
- If the mixture is too sticky, refrigerate it briefly before rolling to make handling easier.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of maple syrup or honey according to taste.
- For added texture, try mixing in chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- These bliss balls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
