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Carrot Bliss Balls

Vegetarian Vegan Snacks Dessert

Make these ahead of time for tasty snacks on the go

15 mins
5 ingredients
$0.15 / person
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Carrot Bliss Balls

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Ingredients

Serves = 10 (2 bliss balls per serve)

  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 cup dates
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup rolled oats

It’s this easy

  • Place dates into a bowl of boiling water and cover for 5 minutes to soften the dates, then drain
  • Grate the carrot
  • Place all ingredients into a food processor, or bowl attachment of a stick blender, and blend until well combined
  • Place the mixture into the fridge for 10 minutes before rolling into balls
  • To make the balls, take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it in the palms of your hands to form a ball
  • Chill in the fridge or freezer before eating (and to store them so they keep for longer)

Tweaks

  • If the mixture is too dry add 1 or 2 tsp of water
  • Roll in extra shredded coconut to coat the bliss balls

Notes

Nutrition information (per serve):

  • Energy (479kJ)
  • Protein (1.7g)
  • Total fat (3.8g)
  • Saturated fat (3.0g)
  • Carbohydrate (17.1g); Starch (6.0g), Sugars (11.0g), Added sugars (0g), Free sugars (0g)
  • Dietary fibre (4.0g)
  • Sodium (12mg)
  • Calcium (18mg)
  • Iron (0.8mg)

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Regularly eating oats is important for heart health as research has shown oats reduce your blood pressure, your total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol.

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Sharper Thinking

Oats supply a sustained energy source to the brain, which may help people to learn better.

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Better Sports Performance

Oats are a low Glycaemic Index (Low GI) carbohydrate which slowly releases energy and help to improve overall endurance and running capacity.

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More Energy

Oats are a carbohydrate which breaks down slowly to gradually release glucose into the bloodstream, this give you a longer-lasting energy boost throughout the day.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

As a Low GI carbohydrate, oats help to prolong digestion due to their slow break down and may help with satiety (feeling full).

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Be Healthier

Carrots are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin K, potassium beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene) which help in protecting against cancer and Heart disease.

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Healthier Skin

Carrots are great sources of phytonutrients such as Beta Carotene which can improve healthier skin and overall appearance.

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