Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

These Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are both nut-free and full of flavour, making them perfect for storing in the freezer. They make a great addition to a lunchbox or a convenient snack to grab on the go. The simple recipe combines carrots, oats, dates, cinnamon, and orange for delicious wholesome flavours.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES | SERVES: 15 BALLS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (90g) rolled oats lightly toasted if desired (can be substituted with gluten-free oats)

1/2 cup (60g) sunflower seeds lightly toasted if desired

6 (around 75g) pitted Medjool dates

150g (around 2 medium size) peeled grated carrots

1/4 (around 40g) cup raisins

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Zest of 1/4 of an orange

Juice of 1/4 of an orange

Desiccated coconut (for rolling)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all the ingredients into a food processor with the s-blade attachment.

2. Process on high for around three minutes or until well combined and the ingredients are chopped quite finely.

3. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll to make a ball in between your hands.

4. Roll the ball lightly in the coconut to coat then roll again in your hands so that the coconut sticks to the ball. Repeat to make 15 bliss balls.

5. Store the bliss balls in the fridge in an airtight container. These bliss balls also freeze well.