As a chocoholic, I usually don't invest a whole lot of time into creating treats that don't classify as either fudge or brownies. This time was different! I saw the ingredients of freshly grated carrots, ginger, and cinnamon and my mouth began to water. Check out the recipe for yourself and tell me if yours does too...
...right?! Okay, so here are the basic steps I took to make these amazing little pieces of heaven.
For the "cupcakes" I gathered my ingredients. Next I blended up the nuts and dates, then added shredded carrots, ginger, spices and raisins to the mix. (I used my Ninja! I also used pecans instead of walnuts and soaked them even though the recipe said not to.)
I formed the dough into little bite-sized minis and let them chill for about 30 minutes (in the fridge). Meanwhile I threw together the "frosting" complete with cashews, dates, lemon juice, and salt. I also added about 1/8 tsp vanilla extract. I slabbed it on top of the chilled carrot balls. Half way through I realized I could add some raw cacao powder to the mix to make them "chocolate" so I have half of them came out chocolate carrot treats and the other half coconut carrot treats. Both are so yummy.
I hope you can experience this amazing and nutritious snack for yourself soon, but in the meantime I'll let you experience with your eyes.
...right?! Okay, so here are the basic steps I took to make these amazing little pieces of heaven.
For the "cupcakes" I gathered my ingredients. Next I blended up the nuts and dates, then added shredded carrots, ginger, spices and raisins to the mix. (I used my Ninja! I also used pecans instead of walnuts and soaked them even though the recipe said not to.)
I formed the dough into little bite-sized minis and let them chill for about 30 minutes (in the fridge). Meanwhile I threw together the "frosting" complete with cashews, dates, lemon juice, and salt. I also added about 1/8 tsp vanilla extract. I slabbed it on top of the chilled carrot balls. Half way through I realized I could add some raw cacao powder to the mix to make them "chocolate" so I have half of them came out chocolate carrot treats and the other half coconut carrot treats. Both are so yummy.
I hope you can experience this amazing and nutritious snack for yourself soon, but in the meantime I'll let you experience with your eyes.
Namasté,
Your Personal Health Advocate
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