Protein Carrot Cake Bliss Balls without Dates

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Protein Carrot Cake Bliss Balls without Dates

If you love carrot cake but don’t want to bake, these carrot cake bliss balls are for you. Made without dates, they’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and raisins, packed with protein, shredded carrot, and cinnamon, and rolled in coconut for a delicious finish. No food processor needed—just mix, roll, and enjoy!

note - ingredients can be approximate.

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Prep Time 10

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Snack

Cuisine European

Servings balls

Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

50 g (½ cups) carrot, shredded
60 g (½ cups) walnuts
30 g (2 tablespoon) peanut butter, subs note 1
60 g (¼ cups) protein powder, vanilla, cinnamon or plain
15 g (1 tablespoon) maple syrup, subs note 2
½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) ground cinnamon, adjust to preferences
½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) ground ginger, adjust to preferences
40 g (¼ cups) raisins, subs note 3
40 g (½ cups) desiccated coconut, for rolling

Instructions

Prepare

Grate and finely shred the 50 g (½ cups) carrot.
The thinner they are, the less harsh the carrot flavour will be and the sweeter the balls will be.
In a food processor, combine 50 g (½ cups) carrot, 60 g (½ cups) walnuts, 30 g (2 tablespoon) peanut butter, 60 g (¼ cups) protein powder, 15 g (1 tablespoon) maple syrup, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) ground ginger, 40 g (¼ cups) raisins. Blend until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
You can do this step by hand, but the texture of the overall balls will be difference. If doing by hand, I would definitely recommend "squishing" the raisins so they can

Roll

Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls using your hands. If too sticky, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before rolling.
Roll each ball in 40 g (½ cups) desiccated coconut, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (to help the balls keep their shape)

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Notes

Note 1 - Peanut Butter

Substitute for any variation of nut butter for a different flavour.

Note 2 - Maple Syrup

Substitute for honey or agave syrup. Don't swap for a dry sweetener as this will change the texture.

Note 3 - Raisins

Also called Sultanas in Australia. Substitute with chopped dates if required.

Storing

Keep protein carrot cake balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week for a quick grab-and-go snack.

Freezing

Freeze in a sealed container for up to three months, letting them thaw for a few minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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