Carrot Cake Energy Balls
These easy carrot cake energy balls are soft, chewy, and packed with warm carrot cake flavor. Made with oats, shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, and honey, these no bake energy bites are perfect for healthy snacks, meal prep, quick breakfasts, or lunch boxes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup carrots finely shredded
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut shredded
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add oats, shredded carrots, shredded coconut, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly coated.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to help the mixture firm up.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop. Roll gently between your hands to form bite-sized energy balls.
- Place the energy balls onto a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Chill the rolled energy balls for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Add extra oats if the mixture feels too sticky.
- Use quick oats for a softer texture.
- Finely shredded carrots work best in this recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Let frozen energy balls thaw for a few minutes before serving.