Carrot cake for the snacks Sure!
These little balls of energy turn out to be a source of fibers and protein while having a very high content of omega-3 and carotenoids.
Walnuts and flaxseeds are rich in omega-3s, while sweet potatoes and carrots are good sources of carotenoids, those antioxidants that give them their orange color with vegetables.
Recipe low in FODMAP
This recipe is low in FODMAP. In spite of everything, listen to your symptoms and recommendations from your nutritionist.
Carrot cake" energy balls
Carrot cake for snacks? Of course!
Servings: 20 (2 balls / serving)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ t. (625 ml) quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 t. (250 ml) boiled sweet potatoes
- 1 t. (250 ml) carrots, grated
- 1 t. (250 ml) walnuts
- ¾ cup (180 ml) Brazil nuts
- ½ t. (125 ml) raisins
- 5 tbsp (75 ml) of seeds to choose from (chia, hemp, or flax seeds)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) of each: cloves and nutmeg, ground
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, process the walnuts and Brazil nuts until a paste (nut butter) forms.
- Incorporate all other ingredients and mix with a food processor until a dough forms.
- Former 40 balls of 1 tablespoon each and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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