Carrot Cake Energy Balls

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These carrot cake energy balls are done in 10 minutes! They use simple ingredients and little effort to make a healthy no bake snack.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegan, vegetarian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

½ cup oat flour or unflavored protein powder , you will need 1-2 tablespoons more if using the all maple syrup option
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup almond butter , use sunbutter for nut free
2 tablespoons maple syrup , or for sweeter option ¼ cup maple syrup and no apple sauce
1-2 tablespoons apple sauce , test batter consistency first and add to get the texture you want
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans , optional (remove for nut free)
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
6 tablespoons shredded coconut , optional for coating

Make Sure To Grate Carrots Finely: I use the smallest holes on a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. The finer the carrots, the better they blend into the dough and hold together.
To Simplify: You can cut out the ginger and cloves and use more cinnamon if you want to cut down ingredients and simplify.
Adjust The Applesauce Slowly: I always start with 1 tablespoon of applesauce, then mix and check the texture before adding more. The dough should hold together easily when you press it, but not feel wet or sticky. Adding too much applesauce can make the balls too soft, so it’s best to go slow and add more only if needed.
Use A Cookie Scoop For Even Sizes: If I want all the balls to be uniform (especially for kids or portioning), a small cookie scoop is super helpful and saves time.
Chill Before Rolling: Even 10 minutes in the fridge helps the dough firm up so it's easier to shape. If the mixture feels too soft or sticky, chilling makes a big difference.
Nutrition facts include 2 tablespoons of apple sauce and 2 of maple syrup.