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Carrot Cake Energy Balls

9/1/2023

 
HIGH-PROTEIN GRAB & GO SNACK 
Here’s a sweet way to sneak in some extra veggies. These energy bites are packed with deliciousness and nutrition – without any cooking!

CARROTS: These party platter favourites are one of the most nutritious veggies out there as they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

T
hey help fight cancer, lower your blood pressure, keep your immune system strong, help your bones stay healthy, AND help protect your vision.

If you eat more than 10 medium-sized carrots a day for a few weeks, you’ll build up too much beta-carotene in your body and develop a condition called carotenemia… and your skin will start to turn orange! 

Carrots are great in soups, salads, stews, stir-fries, and casseroles. You can eat them raw, steamed, roasted, baked, and even juiced.​
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(makes about 18)
  • 1 cup (160 grams) chopped, pitted dates
  • ½ cup (40 grams) rolled oats (not instant)
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup (36 grams) of either flax or chia seeds
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • Pinch of ground pepper
  • OPTIONAL: 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder

Place the dates, oats, walnuts, and chia seeds in a food processor. Pulse until they are combined. Add the remaining ingredients and process until everything is chopped and the texture is almost smooth.

Please note; if you’re using the protein powder, you might need to add water to get the proper consistency – just a couple of drops at a time!

Create the balls by scooping out 1 tablespoon at a time and rolling until a ball is formed.

These will keep covered in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week, or in the freezer for 3-4 months. 

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Yum!

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    Natatia Gemmell. 
    No matter how busy life gets, eating well and exercising are always a part of my weekly schedule.

    I help men and women reduce health risks, reduce stress, feel stronger, and reduce inflammation with nutrition and exercise plans that work for their lifestyles. 

    I LOVE "clean" eating and functional fitness and share my passion for exercising and clean eating with my clients, friends and family, and I want to share with you too. 

    Enjoy the recipes in my recipe blog, and let me know how your next recipe turns out. 


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