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No Bake Carrot Cake Balls ( + protein!)
A high protein no bake bite recipe for a quick tasty snack!
Prep Time
10
mins
Total Time
10
mins
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan
Keyword:
easy, healthysnack, nobake, protein, snack
Yield:
12
balls
Calories:
146
kcal
Author:
Jessica Roy, RD
Ingredients
Carrot Cake Balls
1
cup
dates
pitted
1/4
tsp
cinnamon*
see notes
1/2
tsp
ground ginger
2
tsp
vanilla extract
1/4
tsp
allspice
1/4
tsp
salt
1 1/2
cup
walnuts
raw
1
scoop
whey
I used churros flavoured (use vegan protein powder if following a vegan diet)
3/4
cup
carrots
finely grated
**Cream Cheese Icing
100
grams
light cream cheese
(1/4 block)
2
tbsp
butter
1
cup
swerve icing sugar
1/4
tsp
vanilla extract
Instructions
Carrot Cake Balls
Blend dates in a food processor until a smooth ball forms
Add walnuts, extract, salt, and spices until fine meal is formed (do not over process!)
Add carrots and protein powder and pulse until combined (again, do not over pulse to a puree!)
Roll into 12 balls & Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days
**Cream Cheese Icing (Optional)
Melt butter
Combine cream cheese, butter, swerve sweetener, and extract in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer.
Add 1tsp of icing to the top of balls and refrigerate for 1 hour
If no icing is added, keep at room temperature for up to 1 week. If icing sugar is added, keep refrigerated for up to 1 week
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Notes
*add an extra 1/2 tsp if you're using vanilla protein powder
**Nutrition information does not include icing added to balls.
Nutrition
Calories:
146
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
4
mg
|
Sodium:
58
mg
|
Potassium:
178
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
1343
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
30
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg