Carrot cake energy balls
I’d been meaning to make these for a while, and I’m so sad I put it off, because they were SO good. They’re so easy to make, can be made in big batches & last in the fridge for up to a week.
They also take less than 20 mins to make, so it's winning all round really.
Recipe, makes 8
1 tbsp smooth almond butter
3 tbsp sugar
2 splashes of milk
1 heaped tbsp flaxseed (optional)
3/4 cup oat flour
45g whey protein powder*
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup roasted walnuts
1/2 tsp all spice
Sprinkle cinnamon
1 carrot, grated
1 tbsp yogurt
2 tbsp cream cheese, to combine
50g white chocolate
Roasted seeds
Method
Mix together your almond butter and sugar until you have a paste.
Add a splash of milk and your flaxseed, if using, and stir well.
Add your oat flour, spices and protein powder, as well as your baking powder and stir until you start to get a cake batter.
Add another splash of milk, then your grated carrot, yogurt and walnuts.
Once you have a cake batter, transfer the mixture to a microwave safe bowl (if not already in one), and microwave for 4-5 mins, until risen and the batter bounces back.
Leave to cool slightly, then use a fork to rip the mixture apart, so you’re left with a breadcrumb texture.
Add your cream cheese, then knead through with the back of a spoon, or with your hands, until you have a dough, that can form balls.
Press the mixture into 8 balls, then roll up so the surface is smooth.
Melt your white chocolate, then drizzle it over the balls, and top with your toasted seeds.
Refrigerate until the chocolate has set, then serve as a snack, or on top of breakfast bowls/ yogurt bowls.
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes + Variations:
*If you only have vegan protein powder, you can use that, but swap out half the oat flour for wholemeal self raising flour.
