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Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

May 26, 2025

20 mins

easy

Serves 18

These little bites of joy are packed with immune-boosting ingredients like pepitas, fresh carrots, and a splash of orange juice, all rolled up with gluten-free oats and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate. Perfect for lunchboxes or for busy, time-poor parents, these bliss balls are not only delicious but also super convenient. Store them in the freezer and grab one on the go for a quick, nutritious snack that’s always ready when you are! And for an extra dose of deliciousness, drizzle with good-quality white chocolate, coconut butter or dark chocolate. What are you waiting for… time to get bliss ball rolling!

 

DIETARY: V, VEG, DF, EF, NF

AGE GROUP: 12 months+

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner

SERVES: 18

PREP: 20 mins (+ 30 mins in freezer)

EQUIPMENT: High-speed blender/Stick-blender

 

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Ingredients

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1 cup (110g) rolled oats
½ cup (80g) pepitas
120g Medjool dates (6), pitted
150g grated carrot (1 large)
¼ cup (35g) sultanas
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp (40ml) fresh orange juice
Garnishing :
White or dark chocolate to drizzle on top (optional)

Directions

1.
Place oats and pepitas in a high-speed food processor and process until meal consistency is reached.
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2.
Add the rest of the ingredients and process until well combined.
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3.
Roll into small balls and place onto a tray lined with baking paper.
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4.
Freeze for 30 mins then drizzle with melted white chocolate (optional).
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Notes

Storing leftovers: Serve immediately, store in the fridge for 10 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Prep tips: Alternatively, roll the balls into desiccated coconut.
Allergies: For a gluten-free version: Swap oats for gluten-free oats or quinoa flakes.
Easy ingredient swaps: Swap sultanas for dried fruit of choice.
Additional boosters: Boost with ¼ cup of seed meal.
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