Carrot Cake Paleo Balls
February22
These were the second dessert option we made for the Superbowl party. Everybody loved these including the kids. My kids would have powered through the whole batch before we left if I hadn’t stopped them. And let’s be honest here. My husband was taste testing his fair share as well. Needless to say, I made a second batch. As with the Chocolate/Coffee version, these are very flexible. Use the nuts and seed you have on hand. Add less dates and oil/milk for a crumblier treat. Add more dates and oil/milk for a sweeter gooier snack.
Recipe: Carrot Cake Paleo Balls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 5-6 dates, pitted
- 1/3 unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Carrots, shredded
- 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Cloves
- 2-4 Tbsp coconut milk or coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Put almonds in Vitamix or food processor. Blend until a fine flour. Remove.
- Put dates and coconut in Vitamix and blend until a smooth paste in formed.
- Return nuts, add carrots and spices, and mix well.
- Add coconut milk or oil and blend until desired consistentcy is reached.
- Form into balls.
- Store in refrigerator.
Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30
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Sarah,
Do you always grind your own almond flour? I looked for some at Fred Meyer this morning and it was $10.50 per pound. I made the banana bread recipe with a gluten free flour mix. My kids loved it! I like the idea of using straight almond flour, but it is expensive. How do you do it?
Liz
Almond flour is so expensive. I sometimes grind my own if I am not worried about it being really fine. I also get Bob’s Red Mill Almond Meal from Azure Standard in bulk and Trader Joes has a cheaper one. For my really good stuff, I use the almond flour from Honeyville Farms. Because of the expense, I try not to just use it as a substitute and eat the same foods as before. We only make “bread” items for special treats.
These are awesome! They taste *just like* carrot cake!!
I’m 3 days into grain free eating. Made this recipe today and I am so delighted that I did! It has a great punch of flavor and is gentle on my fragile digestive system while it is healing. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
How much almond flour/meal does 3/4 c almonds make? I happen to have it on hand already…
That is a good question Staci. I am guessing it will make about 1 cup of flour but I wouldn’t be sure without trying it. Can you get back to me after you do it and let me know?
Here is a source for almond flour that is not so expensive. I buy it in the 25# case and store it in my deep freezer. You could split this with a friend and still get the best price.
http://nuts.com/nuts/almonds/flour.html
Do you use raw almonds or can you use roasted unsalted?
Raw is best but any will work.
I just made these and they were great! I used cashews b/c we have an almond intolerance. Next time I think I’d throw it all in the Cuisinart at once. Thank you thank you!
WOW!!! These are amazing! My two year old loves them and keeps sneaking then from the fridge, however I dont mind her sneaking these too much
If you’re using the almonds to make an almond flour, can I sub a different type of flour, we’re a nut allergy family?
If you have a trader joes near you its 3.99 a pound
I’m confused. Is this two different recipes here?
I made these tonight & they are great!! only exception was that I made them with flaxseed instead of any nuts cause thats what I had…Thanks
I made the Carrot balls earlier today, very easy to make but mine are a little moist and sticky, I used about 2 tbspns of Coconut Oil which was a little to much I think, next time I think I’ll try 1 tbspn.
Any idea how much flour to use instead of the 3/4C nuts?
Shar, maybe this website will help you on the conversion of nuts to flour ratio.
http://www.food52.com/hotline/4822-can-i-substitute-1-cup-of-almond-meal-for-1-cup-of-whole-almonds-that-the-recipe-asks-me-to-blanch-an
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I just made these with a few modifications (since I’m on the elimination stage of the AIP) and they turned out great! I used extra coconut oil and added some coconut flour and shredded coconut to the mix instead of almond meal. I also substituted ginger powder for the cloves. I love how they taste! I’m firming them up in the freezer right now. Yummy!
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Can you substitute the oil for a different kind of oil, say olive oil?
Do you think youcould use dried figs in place of the dates?