Description
These No-Bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls are a delightful treat packed with flavor and nutrients. Featuring oat flour, protein powder, and fresh carrots, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert. Enjoy these bite-sized delights at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (108g) oat flour
- ⅓ cup (45g) vanilla plant-based protein powder
- ½ cup (140g) cashew butter
- ½ cup (48g) finely shredded carrots
- ⅓ cup (93g) unsweetened applesauce
- 3 Tablespoons (58g) maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons finely chopped raisins
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 oz white chocolate bar (or chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Crushed walnuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Finely shred the carrots using a box grater and pat lightly with a paper towel if they seem very wet.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oat flour, protein powder, cashew butter, shredded carrots, applesauce, maple syrup, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop the mixture into bite-size portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.
- Add the white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then place back on the parchment. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts if desired.
- Refrigerate (or freeze) until the chocolate coating is set. Store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Make sure the carrots are not too wet to ensure the mixture binds well.
Feel free to substitute the cashew butter with any nut or seed butter you prefer.
These protein balls can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
