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Carrot Cake Energy Balls (High-Protein Recipe)

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The ultimate healthy carrot cake protein balls recipe. Learn how to make fudgy, high-protein snack bites with blended cottage cheese and real carrots. Only 78 calories and 6g of protein per ball.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 120 g Low-fat Cottage Cheese
  • 60 g Grated Carrots
  • 30 g vanilla protein powder
  • 30 g Almond Flour
  • 15 g Oat Flour

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and stir in carrots/raisins.
  3. Fold in cottage cheese until a thick dough forms.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes, then roll into 12 balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 2g

Notes

Always use a digital scale to weigh squeezed carrots and flours to prevent sticky dough. Protein powders absorb moisture differently between brands; Nutricost is a budget-friendly option. Chill for 20 minutes before rolling.

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