It’s the cream cheese icing for me. You really can’t beat a carrot cake with delicious thick cream cheese icing, but I do have the next best thing for you. My No Bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls are the perfect snack recipe to whip up in ten minutes or less! The best part? They’re 100 calories per ball, and give you the same yummy taste as classic carrot cake!Â
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How to Make Easy No Bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls
Tips for the Perfect No-Bake Carrot Cake Protein Balls
- The biggest issue with Protein Balls? The texture often isn't the best. The way around that is to use oat flour instead of oat flakes! This allows for smooth protein balls that don't require any baking.
- Sometimes your mixture is a little too wet to mix. Add a couple tablespoons of oat flour in at a time until you get that desired consistency!
- Time to roll? I recommend popping your mixture in the fridge for a few minutes to help make your protein balls easier to roll.
Let’s Talk Substitutions for No-Bake Protein Balls
So, first off. If you plan on making substitutions then I can’t guarantee your protein balls are going to taste as good. However, there are some substitutions you can make to still get a great result! If you don’t have any maple syrup on hand, then honey would be the next best thing. For flour, can go with an almond flour instead of oat. Do not substitute for flour or you will have to bake it! Lastly, looking to swap the milk? No worries! Oat milk or almond milk will work just fine!
Why You'll Love It
- If you're starting your healthy living journey but know you're not prepared to fully give up treats- these no-bake protein balls are the perfect snack to help you curb those cravings, and skip out on the regular chocolate and chips! The best part out these? They are ridiculously easy to make. We're taking 10 minutes or less! They're packed with protein, and are made with simple ingredients you can truly feel good about eating. And hey, we don't hate that there's only 6 ingredients!
Let's Get Cooking
Carrot Cake No Bake Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 cup Oat Flour
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/4 tsp Ginger, Cardeman, and Cinnamon - each
- 2 tbsp Cashew Butter
- 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- pinch Nutmeg
For "Frosting"
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup Light Cream Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together all your ingredients, minus the frosting ingredients, and stir.
- If your mix is still too wet add in a tbsp of oat flour at a time until it stiffens up (or it doesn't stick to your hands when you roll it.
- Take 1 tbsp(ish) of mixture and roll into a ball. You should end up with 9.
- Pop in the friedge and enjoy!
Frosting
- Add all your ingredients to a bowl and stir until smooth. A fork will work better than a spoon.
- Spread over your protein balls and enjoy!
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