Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

 

Here is an amazing and super easy recipe to replace carrot cake….

Instead of traditional carrot cake that might take hours to make and is loaded with calories, here is a great healthy alternative.

What’s better than fresh ingredients and less sugar..?

Credit for this recipe belongs to Thermomix…

 

Ingredients

• 70 g pecans
• 60 g walnuts
• 50 g desiccated coconut, plus extra for coating
• 75 g pitted dates
• 80 g carrot, cut into pieces
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground ginger

 

Nutrition:

per 1 portion

• Calories:624.8 kJ / 148.8 kcal
• Protein:2.1 g
• Carbohydrates:6.4 g
• Fat:12.5 g
• Saturated Fat:3.5 g
• Fibre:2.8 g
• Sodium:6.2 mg
• Vitamins & Minerals including carotene

 

 

Preparation

 

1. Place all ingredients into mixing bowl and blend 10-15 sec/speed 7, until mixture comes together.
2. Place extra desiccated coconut onto a plate and set aside.
3. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls (makes approx. 10 balls in total). Roll balls in coconut to coat and place into refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to set before serving.
4. Enjoy!!!

 

Tips & Tricks

 

• You can use soaked, then dehydrated nuts in this recipe.
• You can replace nuts for different ones as you prefer.
• You can store these balls in a sealable container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

 

 

Photo Credit to Thermobliss…

 

Coconut and Beetroot Bliss Balls

 

 

Mix all ingredients and make little balls. Coat them with desiccated coconut. Enjoy !!

 

 

Photo Credit to Cookidoo…