Healthy Carrot Cake Truffles
Carrot Cake Truffles combine carrots, raisins, and warm spices into healthy energy balls. Portable springtime snack energy for hours!
Servings: 14 truffles
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup rolled or quick oats
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) and using spatula mix until combined.
- Using small scoop, form and roll golf size carrot cake balls placing on a platter lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- You can enjoy carrot cake bites “as is” straight from the freezer or turn them into healthy truffles. Melt a few tablespoons of chocolate chips with a tiny drop of coconut oil in a microwave or over a double boiler, then drizzle over each bite and sprinkle with himalayan pink salt and “powder” from walnuts for a sure “wow” factor. Thaw for about 5 minutes or so before serving.
Notes
Freeze: In an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g