⏱ 15 min totalCarrot Cake Protein Balls
Per 1 serving · 46 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.3g7% of calories
- Carbs19g40% of calories
- Fat11g53% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Carrot Cake Protein Balls (46 g) has 176 calories, with 3.3 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (23% DV), copper (24% DV) and manganese (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin E23%
- Copper24%
- Manganese20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Riboflavin (B2)13%
- Magnesium12%
- Phosphorus12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup, whole Almonds
¾ date, pitted Medjool dates
¹⁄₁₆ cup Coconut meat
¹⁄₁₆ cup grated Carrots
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cloves- 🥄⅛ dash Salt
¼ tbsp Coconut oil
Directions
- 1
In a food processor, grind the almonds into a powder. Set aside.
- 2
Blend together the dates and coconut in processor. Add back in the almonds, and the carrots, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt. Blend as well as you can.
- 3
Carefully melt the coconut oil in microwave for a few seconds if it's solid. Add in the coconut oil and blend once more. (Can also do this part by hand.)
- 4
Roll into balls, place on a plate and refrigerate. Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (46 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 59 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 10 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 52 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 82 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 239 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 586 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 6 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 6 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 176 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 33minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 21minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 25minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Carrot Cake Protein Balls?
One serving of Carrot Cake Protein Balls (1 serving) has 176 calories, which works out to 387 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Carrot Cake Protein Balls high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Carrot Cake Protein Balls keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Carrot Cake Protein Balls?
35 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Carrot Cake Protein Balls?
14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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