Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

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Springtime is here, and so is the season of all things carrot! I have a love affair with both bliss balls and carrot cake, so naturally, I just had to combine the two. And thus - these elegant little Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls were born. These babies are nourishingly decadent, and the recipe is oh so simple. All you need is a high-speed food processor and a handful of wholesome ingredients.

When choosing delicious recipes for holidays and special occasions, I always go for simple. Easy, minimal ingredients, and no baking required? Yes, please! And this recipe checks all those boxes. These elegant little balls are a blend of fluffy coconut flour, earthy walnuts, sweet carrots, and creamy medjool dates. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, vanilla, and notes of orange, and topped with a silky-smooth lemon cream frosting. I've fallen hard for these Raw Carrot Cake Bliss balls, and I know you will to.

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 12-15 balls

Bliss Balls

  • 15 pitted mejool dates, soaked

  • 1.5 cups raw walnuts

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 1/4 cup coconut flour

  • 1 tsp orange zest

  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

  • Pinch of nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Lemon Cream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (coconut, almond, or dairy)

  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice

  • Pinch of stevia to sweeten

METHOD

  1. Place dates in a small bowl, and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 5-10 minutes, until soft.

  2. Once softened, drain the dates and add them to your food processor, along with the walnuts, carrot, and shredded coconut. Pulse ingredients a few times to get things moving, then blend for approximately 30 seconds.

  3. Add the remaining ingredients, and continue to blend. Once ingredients are fully combined, a sticky 'dough' will form.

  4. Roll the mixture into little balls, slightly smaller than a golf-ball. Place on a cookie sheet or large plate lined with parchment paper.

  5. In a separate bowl, mix together your yogurt, lemon juice, and stevia extract (or other sweetener of choice.) Drizzle the frosting over each ball. Top with additional cinnamon, walnuts, and orange zest.

  6. Place balls in the freezer to firm. Serve cold. The balls can be kept in either the fridge or freezer, depending on your desired tecture.