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Chewy Carrot Cake Protein Balls Coated in White Chocolate – A Nourishing and Delicious Dessert
These no-bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls are soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, coated in creamy white chocolate and real carrots! These are a perfect spring dessert that you can make ahead of time and leave in the freezer for whenever you’re craving a burst of carrot cake flavor (with some bonus protein!). These protein bites are made with almond butter, dates, shredded carrots, and vanilla protein powder, they’re the ultimate guilt-free treat!
Why You’ll Love These Carrot Cake Protein Balls
- This is a no-bake dessert recipe – no oven needed!
- No refined sugar – just Medjool dates and maple syrup to sweeten these!
- They make an adorable springtime treat
- They contain protein
- These protein balls are completely gluten free!
No-Bake Chocolate Covered Protein Eggs With Almond Butter Recipe – FAQ’s
Are these protein balls really refined sugar-free?
Yes! These carrot cake protein balls are sweetened naturally with dates and a touch of maple syrup, making them completely free of refined sugars.
Can I use a different nut butter instead of almond butter?
Definitely. Cashew butter or peanut butter work well too—just note that each one slightly changes the flavor profile.
What kind of protein powder should I use?
A vanilla plant-based protein powder works best here, but you can use whey protein if that’s your preference. Just make sure it’s a brand with minimal added sugars or flavors.
Can I make these carrot cake protein balls ahead of time?
Yes! These store beautifully in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. Just let them thaw for a few minutes before enjoying.
Can I skip the white chocolate coating?
Absolutely. The white chocolate adds a sweet, dessert-like finish, but the balls are delicious on their own if you’re looking for a cleaner option.
Do I need a food processor to make these?
A food processor makes the job easier and creates a smoother texture, but you could also use a high-powered blender—just make sure to soften your dates first in warm water.
How do I know when the dough is the right consistency?
The dough should be sticky enough to hold together when you press it with your fingers. If it’s too dry or crumbly, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it becomes pliable.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s what you’ll need to make these no-bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls:
For the Protein Balls:
- Almond butter
- Dates (softened for easy blending)
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla protein powder
- Almond flour
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Shredded carrots
- Water (as needed for texture)
For the Optional Coating:
- White chocolate chips
- Coconut oil
How to Make These Carrot Cake Protein Balls:
1. Form the Dough
Add dates, almond butter, maple syrup, protein powder, almond flour, and spices to a food processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms. Add a little water, one teaspoon at a time, if needed to help it come together.
2. Add Carrots
Remove the dough from the food processor and fold in the shredded carrots by hand until evenly mixed.
3. Shape the Balls
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Freeze to Set
Place the tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes to help the balls firm up.
5. Melt the White Chocolate (Optional)
In a double boiler (or microwave), melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
6. Coat the Balls (Optional)
Dip the chilled protein balls into the melted chocolate and place them back on the tray. Let them chill in the fridge or freezer until the coating hardens.
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Chewy Carrot Cake Protein Balls Coated in White Chocolate (GF and Refined Sugar Free!)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 Balls 1x
Description
These Chewy Carrot Cake Protein Balls coated in white chocolate are gluten free, refined sugar free, and packed with protein!
Ingredients
4 tablespoons almond butter (1/4 cup)
4 dates
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons shredded carrots (1/4 cup)
Water as needed to reach desired consistency
1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
1. Form Your Dough: Start by adding your pitted and softened dates to a food processor with your almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Process on low speed until your dough reaches a sticky consistency – add water one teaspoon at a time if needed to hydrate the dough until it becomes sticky.
Fold in the Carrots: Add your shredded carrots to the dough and fold them into it until they’re fully incorporated.
Form Your Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out even amounts of the dough mixture and use your hands to form balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer to set.
Melt Your Chocolate: Add your white chocolate and coconut oil to a heat-safe bowl and place them over a shallow pot of water on medium heat (this is the double-boiler method). Stir until the chocolate is completely melted then remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to coat your carrot cake protein balls. (See notes for instructions on alternatively melting your chocolate in the microwave).
Notes
*Pitted, Softened Dates: For this recipe, you’ll want to use pitted, softened dates. Soak your Medjool dates in hot water for 5 minutes before removing the pits and adding them to your food processor.
Microwave Method For Melting Chocolate: Add your white chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-seconds, stir, and then continue to microwave for 10-second increments and stir after each one until the chocolate is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: 10 minutes
More Clean, Homemade Treat Recipes to Try:
If you love making homemade sweet treats using clean ingredients, try out some of my other better-for-you treat recipes!
- Homemade Twix Bars – Gluten-free with almond flour, date caramel, and dark chocolate
- Paydate Candy Bars – Copycat Payday Candy Bars with date caramel, natural peanut butter, and peanuts
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates – peanut butter stuffed dates covered in dark chocolate
- White Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Dates – peanut butter dates coated in white chocolate
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