Carrot Cake Biscoff Energy Balls

Make a batch in just 20 minutes for grab-and-go snacks all week long!

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• Quick & Easy: Ready in just 20 minutes!
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Perfect for meal prep
• Nutrient-Dense: Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats
• Naturally Sweetened: No refined sugar needed
• Kid-Friendly: A great way to sneak in veggies

· Dates: My favorite way to add natural sweetness while helping to bind all the ingredients together.

· Rolled oats: Adds fiber, texture, and makes these energy balls filling and satisfying.

· Carrots: Brings moisture, natural sweetness, and all those carrot cake vibes (plus vitamins!).

· Almond butter: Acts as a binder while adding healthy fats and protein to keep you fuller longer.

· Walnuts: Provides that classic carrot cake crunch, omega-3s, and helps stabilize blood sugar.

· Shredded coconut: Adds texture, natural sweetness, and a yummy twist.

· Ground flaxseed: Adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

· Spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg): Creates that authentic carrot cake flavor profile.

· Vanilla extract: Enhances all the other flavors and adds warmth.

· Biscoff cookies: The real MVP of these snack balls! Adds the distinctive caramelized spice cookie flavor.

· Protein powder: Boosts the staying power of these energy balls and makes them more filling. I like to use hemp protein powder to boost the protein content. hemp is great because it also adds a complete amino acid profile, essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and a gentle nutty flavor that complements the carrot cake spices perfectly! But feel free to use any protein powder.

1. If your dates aren’t soft, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well and remove pits.
2. Add the biscoff cookies to a food processor and pulse a few times to break them down to crumbs. I used a blender to make the energy balls here but I do not recommend using one as it was very hard to mix and can burn out a blender motor.
3. Add dates, oats, carrots, almond butter, walnuts, coconut, flaxseed, spices, salt, vanilla, and protein powder to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is sticky.
4. Use a tablespoon to scoop mixture and roll between your palms to form balls. If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes first or wet your hands to mix.
5. Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut.
6. For the icing, mix cream cheese, Biscoff spread, vanilla, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Drizzle over energy balls or serve as a dip.
7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

• Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free oats and substitute the Biscoff cookies with gluten-free gingersnaps.
• Nut-free option: Replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter and omit walnuts.
• For softer energy balls: Add 1-2 teaspoons of water or almond milk if mixture seems too dry.

• Don’t overprocess the mixture – you want to maintain some texture from the oats and carrots.
• Wet your hands slightly when rolling the balls to prevent sticking.
• For the best flavor, let these sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before enjoying. These energy balls actually taste better after the flavors meld in the refrigerator overnight, making them perfect for meal prep Sunday!
• Pre-grate your carrots and crush your Biscoff cookies ahead of time to make assembly even quicker.
• Double the recipe and freeze half for quick snacks anytime – they thaw in about 30 minutes at room temperature.

Yes! These energy balls are packed with nutritious ingredients like oats (fiber), carrots (vitamins), dates (natural energy), nuts (protein and healthy fats), and flaxseed (omega-3s). They’re much healthier than processed snacks or candy bars. The added Biscoff cookies make them taste indulgent while still keeping the overall treat balanced and nutritious.

Most people find 1-2 energy balls is the perfect snack serving. They’re nutrient-dense, which means they’re satisfying despite their small size. If you’re using them as a pre-workout snack, 1-2 is perfect. For a more substantial snack or light meal replacement, 2-3 energy balls would be appropriate. Listen to your body and hunger cues!

A carrot cake bomb (or energy ball) is a no-bake, bite-sized snack that captures all the flavors of carrot cake in a convenient, healthier format. Unlike traditional carrot cake bombs that might be made with cake and frosting, these energy balls use whole food ingredients like dates, carrots, oats, and spices to create that carrot cake flavor without all the refined sugar and flour.

Traditional carrot cake, while containing some healthy ingredients like carrots and sometimes nuts, is typically high in refined sugar, oil, and often topped with cream cheese frosting, making it more of a dessert than a health food. These Carrot Cake Biscoff Energy Balls, however, capture the flavors of carrot cake in a much healthier way, using whole food ingredients, natural sweeteners, and significantly less sugar than traditional carrot cake.

When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, these energy balls will last up to 7 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months! Just thaw in the refrigerator overnight when you’re ready to enjoy them.

Absolutely! Simply substitute the almond butter with sunflower seed butter and replace the walnuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a completely nut-free version that’s still delicious and nutritious.

Yes, since these energy balls contain fresh carrots and the optional icing contains dairy, they should be refrigerated. The cold temperature also helps them firm up and maintain their shape.

Definitely! While hemp protein works well with the earthy flavors in these energy balls, you can substitute any protein powder you have on hand. Vanilla, unflavored, or even a complementary flavor like cinnamon would work beautifully in this recipe.

These Carrot Cake Biscoff Energy Balls are seriously one of my favorite healthy snacks! The carrots, warm spices, and Biscoff cookies give you all those classic carrot cake vibes, but in a convenient, no-bake energy ball.

I love keeping a batch of these in my freezer for those afternoon energy slumps or for grabbing on my way out the door in the morning.

The cheesecake drizzle is totally optional, but it really does add an extra layer of deliciousness. It’s like having a little carrot cake cheesecake bite without all the work or added sugar!

Let me know if you try these by leaving a comment below!

Happy snacking!

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