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Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

A cozy, carrot cake-inspired snack made with roasted pineapple, oats, and spices. These vegan bliss balls are meal prep friendly, nutrient-dense, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 121
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oats
  • ¾ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup carrots, shredded
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks, roasted
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ½ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut + extra for rolling
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tbsp ground flax seeds

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 cookie sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Spread the pineapple chunks evenly over a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Roast at 400 for at least 15 minutes and up to 25 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.*
  2. Thinly shred the carrots using a cheese grater or mandolin.
  3. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse to form a sticky dough.
  4. Shape the dough into 12 evenly sized balls using your hands.
  5. Roll each bliss ball in a shallow bowl with shredded coconut to coat.
  6. Store covered in the fridge for up to 6 days.

Notes

*Optional step to roast the pineapple - but highly recommended! Your kitchen will smell lovely, too. :)