No-Bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls

serves 16

Ingredients  

For the balls

¾ cup (108g) oat flour

⅓ cup (45g) vanilla plant-based protein powder

½ cup (140g) cashew butter

½ cup (48g) finely shredded carrots

⅓ cup (93g) unsweetened applesauce

3 Tablespoons (58g) maple syrup

3 Tablespoons finely chopped raisins

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch nutmeg

¼ teaspoon sea salt

White chocolate coating

113g white chocolate bar, or chocolate chips

1 teaspoon coconut oil

Crushed walnuts for topping, optional

Instructions 

• Finely shred the carrots using a box grater and pat lightly with a paper towel if they seem very wet.

• In a medium bowl, stir together the oat flour, protein powder, nut butter, shredded carrots, applesauce, maple syrup, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt until a thick dough forms.

• Scoop the mixture into bite-size portions (about 1 Tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10-15 minutes, until firm.

• Add the white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.

• Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then place back on the parchment. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts, if desired.

• Refrigerate (or freeze) until the chocolate coating is set. Store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ball (w/ crushed walnuts) | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g