Name: Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
Ingredients: Carrots: (1 cup, grated finely) The star of the show! Fresh carrots provide natural sweetness, moisture, and that signature carrot cake flavor. Grating them finely ensures they blend seamlessly into the bliss balls.; Dates: (1 cup, pitted Medjool dates are recommended) Nature’s caramel! Dates are the key to binding these bliss balls together and adding sweetness without refined sugar. Medjool dates are softer and sweeter, offering the best texture and flavor.; Oats: (1 cup, rolled oats or quick oats) Provides structure and chewiness. Oats add a wholesome element and help absorb moisture, creating the perfect bliss ball consistency. You can use rolled oats for a slightly chewier texture or quick oats for a smoother ball.; Nuts: (1 cup, walnuts or pecans are ideal) Adds healthy fats, protein, and a delightful crunch. Walnuts and pecans complement the carrot cake flavor beautifully, but you can also use almonds or cashews.; Desiccated Coconut: (1/2 cup, unsweetened) Contributes to the texture and adds a subtle sweetness and tropical hint. Unsweetened is preferred to control the overall sweetness of the bliss balls.; Spices: (2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves) The essential carrot cake flavor profile! This blend of warm spices creates that comforting and familiar taste we all love.; Vanilla Extract: (1 teaspoon) Enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor, tying all the ingredients together.; Optional additions: (Raisins, shredded coconut for rolling, chopped nuts for rolling, cream cheese frosting for dipping – see tips section for more ideas!) These allow for customization and added flavor dimensions to your bliss balls.

Ingredients

Carrots: (1 cup, grated finely) The star of the show! Fresh carrots provide natural sweetness, moisture, and that signature carrot cake flavor. Grating them finely ensures they blend seamlessly into the bliss balls.
Dates: (1 cup, pitted Medjool dates are recommended) Nature’s caramel! Dates are the key to binding these bliss balls together and adding sweetness without refined sugar. Medjool dates are softer and sweeter, offering the best texture and flavor.
Oats: (1 cup, rolled oats or quick oats) Provides structure and chewiness. Oats add a wholesome element and help absorb moisture, creating the perfect bliss ball consistency. You can use rolled oats for a slightly chewier texture or quick oats for a smoother ball.
Nuts: (1 cup, walnuts or pecans are ideal) Adds healthy fats, protein, and a delightful crunch. Walnuts and pecans complement the carrot cake flavor beautifully, but you can also use almonds or cashews.
Desiccated Coconut: (1/2 cup, unsweetened) Contributes to the texture and adds a subtle sweetness and tropical hint. Unsweetened is preferred to control the overall sweetness of the bliss balls.
Spices: (2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves) The essential carrot cake flavor profile! This blend of warm spices creates that comforting and familiar taste we all love.
Vanilla Extract: (1 teaspoon) Enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor, tying all the ingredients together.
Optional additions: (Raisins, shredded coconut for rolling, chopped nuts for rolling, cream cheese frosting for dipping – see tips section for more ideas!) These allow for customization and added flavor dimensions to your bliss balls.

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Instructions

Prepare the Dates: If your dates are not soft, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften. Drain the water before using. This step is crucial for achieving a smooth and easily blendable date paste.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, desiccated coconut, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the oats and coconut.
Process Dates and Nuts: In a food processor, add the pitted dates and nuts (walnuts or pecans). Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and starts to clump together. You want a sticky, crumbly texture, not a smooth nut butter.
Add Carrots and Wet Ingredients: Add the grated carrots, vanilla extract, and the dry ingredients from the bowl to the food processor.
Blend Until Combined: Process the mixture until everything is well combined and forms a sticky dough. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly. The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water or date soaking water at a time until it comes together. If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon of oats or desiccated coconut.
Roll into Balls: Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Aim for roughly equal-sized bliss balls for consistent servings.
Optional Coating: If desired, roll the bliss balls in extra desiccated coconut, chopped nuts, or any other coating of your choice. This adds visual appeal and extra texture.
Chill (Recommended): Place the bliss balls on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling firms them up, making them easier to handle and even more delicious.
Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, your Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are ready to be devoured! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 200
Sugar: 20g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 5g