6-Ingredient Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls
6-Ingredient Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls
A no-bake, naturally sweet, nutrient-packed snack that tastes just like carrot cake—without the oven!
If you’re a fan of wholesome sweets that feel indulgent and nourishing, these Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls will become your new go-to treat. They’re soft, chewy, lightly spiced, naturally sweetened, and take only minutes to make. Perfect for meal prep, lunch boxes, afternoon pick-me-ups, or healthy dessert cravings.
With just 6 ingredients, these little bites deliver everything you love about carrot cake—warm spices, sweet carrots, creamy coconut—minus the baking, sugar overload, or complicated steps. Just mix, roll, chill, and enjoy. 💛
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup shredded carrots (freshly grated works best!)
- ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
- 2 tbsp almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Optional add-ins: a pinch of nutmeg, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup if you like sweeter bites
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the Base
Add oats, dates, and almond butter to a food processor.
Pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly and sticky.
2️⃣ Add the Carrot + Spices
Add shredded carrots, shredded coconut, and cinnamon.
Pulse again until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
(If too dry → add 1 tsp water. If too sticky → add more oats.)
3️⃣ Roll Into Balls
Scoop out spoonfuls and roll between your hands into small balls.
Dip each into shredded coconut for that classic carrot cake finish. 🥥✨
4️⃣ Chill & Enjoy
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up (optional but recommended).
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or freezer for 3 months.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Nut-free? Use sunflower seed butter.
- Higher protein? Add 1 scoop of vanilla vegan protein powder.
- Extra indulgent? Fold in mini vegan chocolate chips.
- More carrot flavor? Add an extra tablespoon of shredded carrot.
✨ Perfect For
- Quick grab-and-go snacks
- Pre- or post-workout fuel
- Kids’ lunchboxes
- Meal prep
- A healthier dessert treat
These 6-Ingredient Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls taste like a soft, sweet bite of dessert heaven—but leave you feeling energized, not sluggish. One batch is never enough!
