Description
A wholesome, no-bake treat combining shredded carrots, dates, and walnuts, rolled in oats and coconut, then topped with a creamy cashew lime icing – perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 3 tbsp oats
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup cashews, soaked
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2–3 tbsp warm water (as needed)
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse walnuts until coarsely chopped.
- Add shredded carrots, dates, oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg; process until the mixture sticks together.
- Roll the mixture into 6 bite-size balls and place them on a tray.
- Blend soaked cashews, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lime juice, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the cashew icing over each ball, coating evenly.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (about 30g)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot cake balls, no-bake dessert, healthy snack, vegan, gluten-free