Looking for the perfect pre-workout or post-workout snack to replenish your energy and kickstart your muscle recovery? You have to try these no-bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls.
Loaded with nuts, dates, and carrots, not only are they tasty, but they’re also a healthy high-protein snack. They taste like dessert so they’re also ideal when you get that sweet craving after a meal to stop you from reaching for the cookies or chocolate.
They’re packed full of natural, antioxidant-rich ingredients that support your health and wellbeing. The dates and carrots add natural sweetness, while the walnuts add crunch. They’re rolled with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to give them a comforting kick and maximum flavor.
If you find yourself falling asleep at your desk in that mid-afternoon slump, these little balls of bliss are perfect for stabilizing your blood sugar and energy levels to keep you going.
Plus, they’re easy to make so you won't spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. You simply mix all the ingredients in a food processor, blend, roll into snack-size balls, then coat in shredded coconut.
Keep them in the fridge to enjoy whenever you please! Be warned though – they won’t last long!
A healthy, tasty snack that tastes like cake with all-natural ingredients and high protein contents to support muscle recovery – what's not to like?
Ingredient
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup walnuts
2 tbsp almond butter
1 scoop cinnamon or vanilla protein
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
8 dates, pits removed
Splash of milk of choice
unsweetened coconut for rolling
How to make it
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 10
- Add all of the above ingredients to a food processor (except the coconut) and blend!
- Pour unsweetened coconut into a bowl. Rough dough into balls then roll each one in coconut
- Place balls on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for ½ hour
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!