Carrot Balls – Low Carb Sweet or Spicy
These low carb carrot balls are delicious, and a little-bit-different way of serving carrots that can be a bit boring, at times! These Carrot Balls are perfect as a dessert or a savory snack, depending on the spices you add. They whip up in just a few minutes for a tasty treat.
Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene (which promotes eye health), B-vitamins (for metabolizing food), vitamin K (for blood coagulation and bone health), and fiber.
- 9% of your daily vitamin K
- 73% of your daily requirement of vitamin A
- 8% of your daily potassium and fiber
- 2% of your daily calcium and iron
- 5% of your daily vitamin C
Low Carb Carrot Balls Ingredients
For Both Sweet or Spicy Carrot Balls Versions
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated carrots
Sweet Carrot Balls Version
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (for rolling)
Savory Carrot Balls Version
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, almonds (for rolling)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated carrots, coconut flour/almond meal, and spices.
- Shape into 16 balls and roll in the toppings.
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