These Carrot Cake Energy Balls make a delicious healthy snack that tastes just like carrot cake! These little bites are easy to make and perfect to meal prep! If you love energy make to to also try these Lemon Bliss Balls and these Chocolate Date Balls!

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1. No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites
2. Why You’ll Love This Recipe
3. Key Ingredients and Substitutions
4. How to make Carrot Cake Energy Balls
5. How To Store
6. Jess’s Tips
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Try These Energy Ball Recipes Next!
9. Carrot Cake Energy Balls

No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites

I’m a big fan of anything that’s carrot cake flavoured. From Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, to Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies, to No Bake Carrot Cake I’m in. And I have a suspicion if you’re here right now, that you’re a big fan of carrot cake too!

These Carrot Cake Energy Balls are the perfect healthy snack when you’re craving something sweet! They’re made with wholesome ingredients like shredded carrots, dates, nuts, and warm spices and they taste just like a bite of carrot cake!

These energy bites are quick to make, naturally sweetened, and packed with energy-boosting ingredients to keep you going throughout the day!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Tastes like carrot cake: These energy balls have all the warm, cozy flavors of carrot cake, but in a healthy, bite-sized snack!
  • No added sugar: These energy bites are naturally sweetened with dates making them a great refined sugar-free option.
  • Easy to make: Just blend the ingredients in a food processor, roll into balls, and enjoy—no baking required!
  • Perfect for meal prep: Store them in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack anytime of day!

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Medjool dates: Medjool dates are the best choice for energy balls because they’re naturally soft, moist, and caramel-like in flavor, helping bind everything together.
  • Carrots: finely grate the carrots in this recipe to help them incorporate into the energy balls easily.
  • Walnuts: Walnuts give these energy balls a rich, buttery texture and healthy fats. You can swap them for pecans for a similar flavor or use almonds or cashews. For a nut-free option, try sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
  • Chia seeds: When I think about how to use chia seeds, energy balls always come to mind. You can substitute them with ground flaxseeds for a similar nutrient boost or hemp seeds, or leave them out.

*This is just a recipe overview. The FULL recipe with measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

How to make Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a food processor.

Carrot cake energy ball dough in a tablespoon

Step 2: pulse together until it forms a sticky dough.

two hands rolling a carrot cake energy ball

Step 3: Use your hands to roll into even balls.

A carrot cake energy ball being rolled into shredded coconut

Step 4: Optionally roll into shredded coconut and place in the fridge to set.

How To Store

  • Fridge: Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This keeps them fresh while maintaining the perfect chewy texture.
  • Freezer: For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.

Jess’s Tips

  • Use fresh dates – Medjool dates should be naturally soft and sticky to help bind the mixture. If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain before blending.
  • Finely grate the carrots – Using a fine grater ensures the carrots blend smoothly into the mixture without having chunks of carrots in the energy balls.
  • Pulse, don’t overblend – Blend the ingredients in short pulses rather than running the processor continuously. This prevents the mixture from becoming too oily or pasty.
  • Adjust the texture if needed – If the mixture feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water or melted coconut oil. If it’s too wet, mix in extra coconut, oats, or ground nuts to balance it out.
  • Chill before rolling if needed – If the mixture is too sticky to shape into balls, refrigerate it for 10–15 minutes to firm up before rolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Carrot Cake Energy Balls without a food processor?

Yes. This recipe some sort of food processor. You can also use a high-powered blender, magic bullet or nutribullet.

Can I make these Carrot Cake Energy Balls nut free?

Yes. Swap out the 1 cup of walnuts for 1 1/4 cup of oat flour or coconut flour.

Why are my energy balls falling apart?

This is likely because the mixture is to try. Try adding a few more Medjool dates or a teaspoon of water.

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carrot cake energy balls

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These carrot cake energy balls taste just like carrot cake and make an easy healthy snack!

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined.
  2. Scoop out some dough using a spoon and roll into balls. 
  3. Roll each ball into the shredded coconut to coat. 
  4. Place in the fridge to firm up for at least one hour 

Notes

  • Use fresh dates – If your Medjool dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain before blending.
  • Finely grate the carrots – This helps them blend smoothly and prevents chunky bits in the energy balls.
  • Pulse, don’t overblend – Blend in short pulses to avoid making the mixture too oily or pasty.
  • Adjust texture if needed – If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or coconut oil; if too wet, mix in extra coconut, oats, or ground nuts.
  • Chill before rolling – If the mixture is sticky, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm up before shaping.
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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g