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](https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/002.jpg?w=388)
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](https://chelsweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/001.jpg?w=388)
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