Carrot Cake Balls
In the fall there are lots of articles, recipes and pictures of sugary treats. It can be hard not to indulge. Try this recipe for a healthy snack that tastes like carrot cake. This recipe is easy as long as you have a food processor. For best taste, use whole Medjool dates.
Carrot Cake Energy Balls
2 small or 3 large carrots
1 cup pitted dates
1 ¼ cup pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. sea salt
1 Tbl. virgin coconut oil, melted
½ tsp. nutmeg (optional)
¼ tsp. ginger (optional)
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Peel the carrots and slice in a food processor. With the food processor chopping blade, process the dates and carrots until they are in fine pieces. Add the nuts and process again until it becomes a relatively smooth paste. Add the remaining ingredients e and process until well blended. Form balls with 1 inch melon baller (or by hand). Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Makes about 24 balls.
adapted from Mark Hyman, M.D.
