# Carrot Cake Protein Balls

These carrot cake protein balls are a creamy, satisfying, and healthy sweet treat that taste just like carrot cake.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dates
- 3 tbsp oats
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup cashews (soaked for about 30 minutes)
- 0.5 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp warm water (as needed to help blend)
- 3 tbsp warm water (as needed to help blend)

## Instructions

1. Combine the raw cake ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is firm.
2. Roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Chill in the freezer while you make the icing.
4. Place all the icing ingredients into a blender and combine until the mixture is smooth.
5. Add a little warm water as needed if the consistency isn't smooth enough.
6. Coat the truffles with the icing and place them back on the baking sheet.
7. Garnish with shredded carrots and chopped walnuts if desired.
8. Chill in the freezer until you are ready to serve them.

## Equipment

- food processor
- lined baking sheet
- freezer
- blender

## Tips

- Add a little warm water as needed if the icing consistency isn't smooth enough.
- Garnish with shredded carrots and chopped walnuts if desired.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HqjAvnU96/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c1a51f30-850d-47b3-86a4-389851e4fb8d
- Extracted: 2026-05-30

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