Description
These no-bake carrot cake protein balls are low-FODMAP, gluten-free, and full of cozy spices, natural sweetness, and energizing fuel—perfect for a post-workout snack or quick pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder (low-FODMAP certified)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (if tolerated)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined and sticky.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Use a certified low-FODMAP protein powder. Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option. These are also freezer-friendly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Health Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: low-fodmap snack, protein balls, carrot cake bites, gluten-free, dairy-free, no bake