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Paleo Carrot Cake Energy Balls

29 Feb

I’m never up to speed with the latest trends. My closet is dated, my hair has been the same style for 10+ years, and I listen to old country western music (no really, I do. Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings are my buds). The only trends I follow are foodie fads – I must taste and try it all! And right now, balls are all the rage. So naturally I had to make a ball so delicious, so snack-worthy, it would rival all other balls. These are paleo carrot cake energy balls.

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These paleo carrot cake energy balls are simple, delicious and packed with nutrients. Try them as a morning snack, afternoon treat, or pre-workout fuel!

Rewind for a second. Who ever thought of carrot cake? Like what kind of though process went in to that?

“Hmmm I shall make a cake, but not just any cake. A cake made with a root vegetable!” Whoever this crazy person is, he/she had a stroke of brilliance.

Someone else came along and said, “I shall make a snack, but this snack shall be round. And from now until eternity, these round snacking balls can be customized and people will rejoice and make millions of little balls with millions of ingredient variations!” Also pretty dang smart.

Then I came along and one day I mumbled, “My snacks are boring. Hmmm…maybe I’ll throw together some balls. Balls that are sweet yet healthy, adult and toddler-approved.” Then I raised the roof (that’s still cool to do, right?)

The best paleo snack ever! Try these carrot cake energy balls next time you're in a snack rut! Great for kids too.

Not only are these paleo carrot cake energy balls the perfect snack on the go, they are great for a healthy treat packed with vitamins A and K and antioxidants. So snack on them when you have two hours before lunch and your stomach is yelling, pop them in ‘yo mouth for an afternoon treat, or grab a few as pre-workout fuel.

Snacking never ever goes out of style. And habitual snackers like myself need to mix it up to avoid a clinically recognized condition called SBS (snack boredom syndrome). It can lead to crabbiness, emergency frozen yogurt trips, and later…regret.

A great paleo snack option for adults, kids, even perfect for baby led weaning! Carrot 'Cake' Balls

So don’t get stuck in a rut or fall behind the foodie trendsetters. Instead, make a solid batch of these paleo and family-friendly delights asap. Although I found them to be the perfect sweetness, double the raw honey if you have a major sweet tooth!

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Paleo Carrot Cake Energy Balls

These paleo carrot cake energy balls are simple, delicious and packed with nutrients. Try them as a morning snack, afternoon treat, or pre-workout fuel!

★★★★★

4.8 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Physical Kitchness
  • Yield: 14-16 balls 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup pecans
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Shred the baby carrots and pecans in a food processor or blender, and pour into a medium bowl
  3. Whisk egg white until frothy then add to bowl
  4. Add the cinnamon, raw honey, coconut flour, and ground flaxseed
  5. Mix well until thoroughly combined
  6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  7. Using your hands, take a small amount of the mixture (about 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons) and condense the mix. Then gently roll into a ball form
  8. Bake the balls for 12-15 minutes

 

 

These paleo carrot cake energy balls are simple, delicious and packed with nutrients. Try them as a morning snack, afternoon treat, or pre-workout fuel! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free

 

The perfect paleo, grain-free, dairy-free snack! Full of nutrients and so easy to make. These make great snacks for kids and toddlers too!
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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 29, 2016 at 6:58 am

    I’m never up on the trends….I hate following them 😛 I’m my own person and always have been that way since I was little!
    But bites….they are essential 😉 And carrot cake <3 My favorite cake in the world!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      I feel like I don’t have the time to follow trends. Or I’m always at the tail end. So I just stopped trying! Ok but for the serious question – does carrot cake really come before red velvet? I mean, SUPER tough call there…

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        October 15, 2017 at 9:37 am

        Could you provide gram measurements rather than cup as I’m in the UK! Also could you use almond meal instead of coconut flour or no? Thanks so much

        Reply
        • Chrissa says

          October 15, 2017 at 8:32 pm

          Hi Rachel –

          Try this website 🙂 https://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking/

          Reply
          • Laura says

            February 12, 2018 at 7:21 am

            Can you use almond meal instead of coconut flour?

          • Chrissa says

            February 12, 2018 at 1:20 pm

            You could certainly try! I haven’t experimented with it.

  2. linda spiker says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Fabulous! Pinned 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks for the pin love friend!

      Reply
  3. Chelsea says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:40 am

    These look so delicious! I feel like I could always use a boost of energy!! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks Chelsea! And feel free to load up on all this energy goodness!

      Reply
  4. Cookilicious says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:27 am

    OMG, I have been searching for a such a recipe for a long time now. Yours seem to the least complicated and tasty..will love to try this.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 2, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      Ooooh happy dance! So glad you found it! And heck no, complicated is NOT what I’m about! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Karin Rambo says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Yum! I’m pinning these for after my whole 30! I’m hoping to utilize more paleo recipes afterwards.

    Karin | truncationblog.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Great idea! These are great snacks to reintroduce, because they are still super nutritious but not overly sweet. Enjoy Karin!

      Reply
  6. shamira West says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Just pinned because I will be making this soon! This recipe look so delicious and i love energy balls they are so easy to make and easy to carry!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Thanks Shamira! I love pin love! Enjoy these fun, healthy, snack-able balls!

      Reply
  7. Ashleigh says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:49 am

    These carrot cake energy balls look too good and something I would eat way too many of! Thank you for sharing this healthy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Good news is, if you ate too many, just means you ate a lot of carrots! So no holds bar Ashleigh – go for it!

      Reply
  8. Beverley @ BORNTOSWEAT says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Hahah Chrissa you’re so cute. I also love Johnny Cash and think he is amazing.
    So curious about these balls! I love carrot cake, but my biggest weakness is the cheese cream icing. Is it cheating if I dip these balls in cream cheese =D

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:37 am

      YOU DO?!?!?! Ok I’ve never met anyone that is under 50 that like Johnny Cash. HAPPY DANCE! He is totes amazing. Ugh YES that cream cheese icing is freaking addicting. I could eat that in it’s entirety. But these balls are a much better choice. And I won’t judge if you dip them in cream cheese. 😉

      Reply
  9. Blair says

    February 29, 2016 at 10:58 am

    I’m a total SNACK monster, too! I’d eat snacks all day instead of meals, if it was up to me! These look like such a great afternoon pick-me-up for SPRING! Delish!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 29, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      That would be the best way to live – just snacking. All the time, every single day. Totally with ya Blair!

      Reply
  10. Cara says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    This healthy treat is just what I’ve been looking for! I love carrot cake but let’s be honest the original version is anything but healthy. Thanks so much for sharing this, and can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Oh I’m so glad these ballzzz found you at just the right time Cara! The best part of the naughty version of carrot cake is the cream cheese frosting, let’s be honest. But these come without the guilt 😉

      Reply
  11. The Southern Thing says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    Love this for a healthier snack option!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Dara! Happy snacking!

      Reply
  12. noemi says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Carrot cake is one of my fave, so I REALLY have to give this a try. Thank you for sharing – they look so cute and delicious!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Yes do Noemi!! Enjoy these fun little ball/carrot-cake inspired snackies!!

      Reply
  13. Erica@ Erica Everyday says

    February 29, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I love these!! I make a similar version with oats – but this looks perfect to switch things up a bit. And I have ALL this stuff in my house. Trend on girl… 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Ah yes! Oat balls are great too! So many ball variations, I mean seriously, you could go crazy thinking of all the fun ways to make a ball. I hope you love these Erica!

      Reply
  14. Danielle @ Twenty Dollar Date says

    February 29, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Your food photography is fabulous! I know these energy balls are tasty but sometimes you see them looking so blah in photos… you make them look as incredibly delicious as chocolate truffles!

    XO – Danielle
    twentydollardate.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Oh my gosh thank you!! Food photography is not easy, so that means a lot Danielle! Carrot balls/chocolate truffles, same thing right?! LOL!!

      Reply
  15. CourtneyLynne says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Oooo these energy balls sound fantastic! I will definitely be giving them a try!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:23 am

      I hope you do! They are such a fun and healthy treat!

      Reply
  16. Jenn Slavich says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    These look so good and I can eat them! Yay!! So many times I see these awesome desserts and cannot eat them. I love carrot cake so this will be a great little treat. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:23 am

      I can totally relate. There’s usually a gluten-free options or dairy-free, but it’s hard to find BOTH. This is a nice ‘lil treat but not overly “OMG sweetness overload!” Thanks Jenn!

      Reply
  17. Taylor Layne says

    March 1, 2016 at 6:40 am

    Mmmm, these look delicious! And I am so excited they are nearly allergen free and have no processed sugar! 🙂 Awesome job girl – can’t wait to try!

    Taylor Layne

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Taylor. A great snack for food allergies! I just went to your site – excited for the big changes you have ahead! Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  18. Amber says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:00 am

    These look delicious!! As soon as I can add sweetener back into my diet I’m going to try them. Yum! Thanks for sharing at the Best of the Blogosphere link up!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Thanks Amber! And yes I’d definitely suggest waiting until you can add the honey back in to your diet. Unless you just want a big ball of carrot 😉

      Reply
  19. Wendy says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:43 am

    I am with you – I am the least trendy person I know with everything but food.

    These look so good! A great snack for adults and kids alike.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Oh good – I thought I was just a super-weird foodie-obsessed person. But there are other weirdos (errr I mean rockstars) like me!!!! Thanks Wendy 😉

      Reply
  20. Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Mmm you had me at carrot cake! These energy balls look delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Kelly. CARROT CAKE is like the magic password for anything. Mmmmm….

      Reply
  21. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:18 am

    All about those balls, and love this carrot cake version! I raise the roof all the time and say “HOLLA” when I nail a recipe, so I’m with ya! 😉

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      You are pretty bomb at making balls! RAISE THE ROOF my fellow ball-lovin’ Midwest sista!!!

      Reply
  22. Kat says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    How did you know that carrot cake flavored everything was currently my obsession? No seriously…my husband told me Im not allowed to make anything else carrot cake flavored. I think he’s worried I might try to invent some sort of carrot cake dinner casserole. But I mean…carrot cake is just so goooood.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Hahahaha that’s funny! Husbands tend to get weirded out by veggie-inspired anything (or at least mine does). But hey, I’d totally try your carrot cake dinner casserole. A meal and dessert in one. Love that!

      Reply
  23. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Haha, I totally loved your intro paragraph! And these balls…AWESOME! Pinning and tweeting but I’d much rather be eating 😉

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      LOL! If I pinned or tweeted as much as I ate my social media would be THROUGH THE ROOF! Thanks so much Sonali!

      Reply
  24. Frugal Mom of 8 says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I love energy balls! I need to try these!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Totally give ’em a whirl! Enjoy a new snacky-snack!

      Reply
  25. Linda | The Baker Who Kerns says

    March 1, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Mmm I am all about these carrot cake energy balls! Love that they are fill with lots of vitamins and nutrients! These are perfect to snack on at work, because my stomach is always gurgling when I’m working haha!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks Linda! I swear my stomach is always gurgling, pretty much all the time. Serious snacker over here! Hope you love these fun and healthy treats.

      Reply
  26. Sarah says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    I have a gluten & dairy allergy. Definitely making these!!

    Flip Flops and Furs

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Such a bummer Sarah! But glad you found this! A lot of my recipes are gluten and dairy-free, so I hope you can pick up a few while you stopped by.

      Reply
  27. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    I’ve seen carrot cake snack balls but never with so much carrot packed in! Brilliant recipe.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Right?! I wanted these to have some serious carrot action!! Thanks so much Alisa!

      Reply
  28. Jess @hellotofit says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Ohh you are a snack genius!! Love carrot cake ANYTHING, and I’m sure I’d love these 🙂 Xoxo

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 2, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Snacks are where it’s AT. I’m no genius but I’m glad you’re down with the carrot cake 🙂

      Reply
  29. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    March 4, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    I love making energy bites! Carrot cake is the best flavor ever 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 7, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      It is a pretty dang good flavor combo! I mean, who doesn’t love carrot cake?!

      Reply
  30. Kelly says

    March 4, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    What an awesome snack! Can’t wait to try these!!! Yum! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 7, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Kelly! It’s definitely a no-guilt kind of snacky snack!

      Reply
  31. Dani says

    July 14, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    These are baking as I type…so can’t wait!! Question, if I make a ton of these, do they freeze well?

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Hmmmm good question! I’ve never froze these Dani. They are pretty delicate, so I am weary that they might fall apart if frozen and thawed. Let me know if you try it though – now I’m curious!

      Reply
  32. Jennifer says

    July 19, 2016 at 8:00 am

    I made these today and they came out exactly like they went in except warm. There was no ‘cake’ about them. Only warm soft dough. Any suggestions? I baked them 15 minutes then another 3 minutes. Still the same. I wonder if I added apple cider vinegar to help it rise would make a difference?

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    • Chrissa says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Hi Jennifer – thanks for the note. These won’t come out with a traditional ‘fluffy cake’ consistency. Sorry if the title was misleading to you! They are inspired by carrot cake – but a healthier version. The baking process is intended to soften the carrots and help the balls stay together. I do not think adding apple cider vinegar would help much, but you could certainly try. Thank you very much for stopping by!

      Reply
  33. Jen says

    March 19, 2017 at 8:12 am

    Do they need to be refrigerated or can be stored just in a container on the counter?

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    • Chrissa says

      March 20, 2017 at 6:38 am

      They can be stored on the counter for a day or two, but after that I’d probably store in the refrigerator 🙂

      Reply
  34. Jillian says

    August 1, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    These looks AMAZING. How could i make them tree nut free? I need a substitution for the pecans.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      August 8, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      Hmmmm maybe try a combo of sunflower and chia seeds?

      Reply
  35. Ashley says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:33 am

    How long will these last when refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      I would venture to say 5-7 days

      Reply

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