Try these easy Vegan Carrot Raisin Protein Balls for a quick and convenient snack. It is a no-cooking and no-baking recipe where you simply blend, roll and freeze.
These protein-packed treats are sealed with the delicate sweetness of raisins and honey. They are also filled with the goodness of carrots, the earthy taste of dates, the grainy texture of oats and a subtle vanilla flavour.
The vegan vanilla protein powder is a practical and convenient way to help support your daily protein intake as part of a balanced diet. Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a role in many of the body's everyday functions, including contributing to normal growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
Stock up these homemade vegan protein balls in your fridge and relish them to satisfy odd-hour hunger pangs or after a gym session.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons raisins
- 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and grated
- 0.5 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 7 to 8 dates, pitted
- 0.5 cup instant oats
- 75ml filtered water
For the frosting (optional):
- 0.5 cup vegan cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Begin by chopping up the raisins roughly. Then, peel the carrots and grate them. Using a large-sized grater or leaving some chunky carrot bits is fine as it will be blended.
Now, transfer the chopped raisins and grated carrots into the blender. Add in the vegan vanilla protein powder, pitted dates, instant oats and water. Pulse until everything blends into an almost-smooth texture.
Next, take a little mixture, roll into small balls in your palms and place them in a dish. Keep a little gap between each protein ball to prevent them from sticking to each other.
Once finished rolling all the protein balls, put them in the freezer for one hour or more to set.
You can enjoy these vegan carrot raisin protein balls right away or make them extra delicious by mixing the vegan cream cheese with honey until silky smooth. Dip the protein balls and coat them in the frosting mixture.
Enjoy the frosting-coated protein balls immediately or freeze them for later.
Notes
If the mixture turns out too runny, add some more vegan vanilla protein powder to fix it. If it is too dry, add a little water to achieve the appropriate sticky texture.
When facing difficulty rolling the sticky mixture into a neat ball shape, dab your palms with some water or coconut oil so the mix does not stick.
In place of honey, you may use agave nectar or sugar-free syrup.
Nutrition
The whole batch of around 10 to 15 Vegan Carrot Raisin Protein Balls contains:
- Calories: 1240
- Protein: 69.53g
- Fat: 36.48g
- Carbohydrate: 171.92g
- Sugars: 129.89g
