Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (raw)
1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
1/2 cup creamy nut butter (peanut, almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla flavor)
1/3 cup chopped dates (pitted)
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp water (as needed for binding)
Instructions
Process rolled oats in a food processor until finely ground, about 20–30 pulses.
Add shredded carrots, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; pulse to combine.
In a large bowl, mix nut butter, maple syrup, dates, protein powder, and vanilla.
Gradually add the oat-cake mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
Add water 1 tbsp at a time until mixture forms a moist, sticky dough.
Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
For best results, chill dough before rolling to avoid sticking.
Use neutral nut butter like cashew or sunflower seed if preferred.
Flavors improve after refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg