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Raw Carrot Cake Balls

There aren’t many thing in life I love more than dessert… so when I can put a healthy twist on one of my favorite desserts, I am one happy girl! These raw carrot cake balls do just that.

I discovered how versatile dates can be when I made lemon date bars last month, and I’ve been dreaming up new flavor combinations ever since.

These taste just like a carrot cake cake pop, but without all the cream cheese and sugar.

In fact, they’re vegan, paleo, and gluten free! It’s such a quick and easy

image of raw carrot cake balls dusted in shredded coconut

Raw Carrot Cake Ball:

  • 12 oz. pitted dates
  • 1 cup almonds
  • The zest of one small orange
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 2 medium carrots, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
  • additional shredded coconut and almond meal for coating

Inspiration: A Tasty Love Story

Servings: 25

Add everything besides the carrots in a food processor and blend until you have a well mixed dough. Add the carrots and pulse until the carrots are mixed into the dough, but still has some texture.

Refrigerate for 1 hour, then gently use your palms to shape 3/4 inch balls.

Roll the raw carrot cake balls in whatever topping you prefer, I tested out grated coconut and almond meal. I liked the coconut coating best!

Not only is the coating delicious, it also helps prevent them from sticking together and makes them easier to store.

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These carrot cake truffles definitely taste healthier than my normal treats, but I like that these can satisfy my sweet tooth AND leave me feeling great!

Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to suit to your taste! I like to be a bit heavy handed with the cinnamon and nutmeg 🙂

image of carrot cake truffles on a plate

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stacichristina

Tuesday 8th of April 2014

definitely going to try these :)

Chelsweets

Tuesday 8th of April 2014

You should, they're delicious!

Brent ~ College Recipe Cafe ~

Monday 7th of April 2014

I'll take the one on the end with the shredded coconut please! Looks delicious!

Chelsweets

Monday 7th of April 2014

It's all yours!! haha thanks :D

Lori

Monday 7th of April 2014

These look delicious! I love making "Balls of Yumminess", as I call them! And this one....yum, yum, yum! Love the pics of them too!

Chelsweets

Monday 7th of April 2014

Thanks! I like that name, haha I think it's a great name for these tasty little treats :)

Sweets. Eats. And Crafts

Monday 7th of April 2014

Dates are my new favorite "sweet"! I have been looking for a good dessert to make with them and these look yummy!

Chelsweets

Monday 7th of April 2014

SAME! They are the best, I like mixing it up with (some-what) healthy desserts :D