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Carrot and Flaxseed Energy Balls

Carrot and Flaxseed Energy Balls

No-bake, carrot cake-inspired energy bites made with oats, dates, shredded carrot, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for school, work, pre/post-workout fuel, or a quick grab-and-go snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 Bites
Course: Energy Bite, Snack
Cuisine: fusion, Healthy
Calories: 116
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 10 –12 Medjool dates pitted (or Deglet dates, soaked if firm)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot ~1 medium carrot
  • 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut/sunflower butter for swaps
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut plus extra for rolling
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp maple syrup optional, for extra stickiness
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins

Method
 

  1. Pulse dry ingredients: In a food processor, combine oats, dates, flaxseed, shredded coconut, and spices. Pulse until coarse and clumpy. Soften dates briefly if too firm.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Add nut butter, maple syrup, and shredded carrot. Pulse until dough comes together. Dough should be tacky but not mushy. Scrape sides halfway.
  3. Fold in nuts and dried fruit: Pulse 1–2 times to incorporate. Avoid overprocessing.
  4. Portion and roll: Use a small cookie scoop for even sizes. Roll between palms to form firm balls.
  5. Optional coating: Roll in extra shredded coconut or chopped nuts. Press a few cranberries or walnut bits on top.
  6. Chill and store: Place on parchment or silicone mat. Refrigerate 5–7 days in an airtight container. Freeze for 2–3 months if needed. Thaw 2 hours at room temperature.

Notes

Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for 2–3 months. Adjust texture with a splash of maple or extra oats, and swap nuts for seeds if needed.