Carrot cake energy balls (date free)

Name: Carrot cake energy balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 120g (1 cup, approx 6) loosely packed grated baby carrot; 320g (2 cups) dried currents (look for sugar and oil free), *see notes; 140g (1 cup salted), roasted cashews **see notes; 140g (1 cup) sunflower seeds or hemp seeds; 70g (1 cup) shredded coconut; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground nutmeg

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If you love the spices of Christmas + carrot cakes, you’ll love these easy carrot cake energy balls. They are free from refined sugar, dates, grains and dairy and require only 10 minutes to whip up.

I made these gorgeously spiced carrot cake energy balls last Christmas when I threw together a bunch of ingredients in the pantry and it was one of those rare times a recipe just comes together perfectly! These are so easy, packed full of flavour and loaded with healthy ingredients.

Carrot cake bliss balls ingredient list

Carrots. I recommend using baby carrots as they are both sweeter and more flavoursome, but you can use whatever carrots you have really.
Roast cashews. Toast your own or but store ready roasted cashews (or activated cashews) for improved flavour and a crunchier texture. Cashews have such a mild flavour and really let the carrot cake flavours shine.
Dried currents. You could use any dried fruit (just follow the grams measurement) but dried currents are my favour here- packed full of flavour and antioxidants, and a bit fancy. I love these ones here, free from oils and sweeteners and they’re Australian grown.
Sunflower seeds – help to bulk up the recipe without making it too- nut heavy. I have tried this recipe with both sunflower and hemp seeds, and enjoyed both.
Shredded coconut- Coconut is one of my most used ingredients. I add it to everything. The flavour is wonderful, but I also love it for its fats and chewy texture. Choose shredded or flaked coconut, not desiccated.
Cinnamon and nutmeg, to ensure the carrot cake bliss balls are like a warm, spiced Christmas hug.

Tips for making the most delicious carrot cake energy balls

Use dried currents.

The first time I made these I used dried currents, but have since tried them with all types of dried fruit- dried currents (without added sugar or oils) and organic dried apricots are my favourite choices. If you want to make these low carb use my fermented dates for this recipe.

Use baby carrots. Large carrots will still work, but baby carrots are more tender, sweet and flavoursome.
Process well. I love over blender these carrot cake bliss balls because the texture becomes soft and chewy (almost fudgy). Don’t be afraid to really blend them well.

You’ll love these carrot cake bliss balls because they are nutty, spiced, chewy, easy, semi sweet and so healthy.

You’ll love these carrot cake energy balls because they’re whole food based, vegan, gluten and grain free, chewy moist, spiced, sweet, festive and easy.

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I hope you and your family enjoy these whole food carrot cake energy balls as much we do. Your reviews and comments help other people find this recipe too, so please leave one if you have time. Plus, I just love reading your feedback.