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🥕✨ Recipe for Healthy Carrot Cake Snack Balls — Guilt-Free, No-Bake Treats You’ll Love!
If you’re craving something sweet but still want to keep things on the healthy side, these Healthy Carrot Cake Snack Balls are the perfect treat. Packed with the classic cozy flavors of carrot cake, but made with wholesome, natural ingredients, these no-bake bites are perfect for snacking, meal prep, or even a nutritious dessert.
They’re gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and easy to make in under 15 minutes—no oven required!
🥕 Why You’ll Love These Carrot Cake Snack Balls
- No baking needed 🧁
- Naturally sweetened with dates or maple syrup
- Great source of fiber, healthy fats, and protein
- Perfect for kids, busy mornings, or post-workout fuel
- Tastes like carrot cake — without the guilt!
🧾 Ingredients You’ll Need
Makes about 12–15 snack balls:
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pitted dates (or 1/4 cup maple syrup for date-free version)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds for added nutrition
If the mixture seems too dry, you can add 1–2 tablespoons of almond butter, coconut oil, or a splash of plant-based milk.
👩🍳 How to Make Them
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Grate the carrots finely. If using dates, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes to soften, then drain.
Step 2: Blend the Base
In a food processor, combine:
- Oats
- Dates (or maple syrup)
- Shredded coconut
- Carrots
