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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Carrot Cake Quinoa Truffles

    Published: Nov 28, 2015 · Modified: Feb 18, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These carrot cake quinoa balls are quick, healthy and flavourful. Puffed quinoa is combined with grated carrot, peanut butter and spices to make a vegan, gluten-free, super-fast treat. Fantastic for breakfast, snacks or treats for the kids, they only take minutes to make.

    Balls of quinoa truffles on a wooden board.

    These carrot cake quinoa balls were so popular, we made them twice in one week!

    They're really nice chilled and such a quick snack.

    They are filling in small portions and give adults and children alike a hit of energy, without refined sugar or any nasties.

    Puffed quinoa is available in major supermarkets, health food shops and online, or you could substitute puffed rice or any other small cereal. 

    A child mixing a bowl of ingredients.

    Sometimes the kids want something sweet.

    They're kids, so it's understandable, but I don't want them to have cookies, chocolate or other treats every day.

    I don't begrudge them having the odd sweet treat, but I try to keep it to a minimum.

    My children, especially my three-year-old daughter, love to help in the kitchen.

    We make healthy balls quite often, using up whatever ingredients we have to hand.

    They love sweet potato and fresh ginger protein balls and beetroot chocolate balls, particularly.

     

    Close up of bliss balls.

    A wooden cutting board with truffle balls.

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    Carrot truffles on a cutting board.

    Carrot Cake Quinoa Truffles

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These carrot cake quinoa balls are quick, healthy and flavourful. Puffed quinoa is combined with grated carrot, peanut butter and spices to make a vegan, gluten-free, super-fast treat. Fantastic for breakfast, snacks or treats for the kids, they only take minutes to make.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 39 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 carrot peeled and grated
    • 1 cup (20g) puffed quinoa usually in the cereal aisle
    • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients together well. Roll into balls and store in the fridge until ready to eat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Margaret

      January 04, 2019 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Thes were delicious. So easy. I used puffed rice though.

      Reply
    2. Spanish Homemade - Paella and Tapas Catering

      February 19, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      That´s a lovely recipe! Nice, tasty and different 🙂 We knew of Quinoa as a sustitute of rice in some dishes (we never do it in our paella catering company in our events in London, Sussex or Surrey though), but never thought of it to use it as a dessert. Really nice idea to be added in our list to try 🙂
      Thanks a lot!

      Reply
    3. Derek

      December 02, 2015 at 1:47 am

      These are awesome!

      Reply
    4. nadiashealthykitchen

      December 01, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      Mmm they sound delicious! I love adding quinoa pops in date balls and homemade chocolate for a bit of crunch 🙂

      Reply
    5. Nicole Neverman

      November 30, 2015 at 6:58 am

      Such a cute idea!! Sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    6. Homemade Food Junkie

      November 30, 2015 at 5:21 am

      These look healthy and delicious! I love these bite sized round ball treats!

      Reply
    7. recipesfromapantry

      November 29, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      I could convince my youngest to help out more in the kitchen with these treats.

      Reply
    8. shobha

      November 29, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Wow.. this is a healthy snack.. we do get puffed quinoa in Brazil.. will try it for sure.

      Reply
    9. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

      November 29, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      What a lovely idea for a healthy snack! I love carrot cake and really like the idea of adding quinoa for a protein hit.

      Reply
    10. Brand & Beauty

      November 29, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Omg this looks so delicious, fantastic xx

      Reply
    11. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      November 29, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Oh yum! I've never seen puffed quinoa in the shops, I'll have to keep an eye out for that. Love the sound of all the spices with the carrot.

      Reply
    12. littlesunnykitchen

      November 28, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      You have no idea how much do I love carrot cake and quinoa! And you just came up with a very healthy version of carrot cake with quinoa. Love this!

      Reply
    13. Kate | The Veg Space

      November 28, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Absolutely love these.... fab idea for healthy 'sweeties' for the kids, and anything with 'carrot cake' in the title would go down very well in our house!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 28, 2015 at 4:25 pm

        Carrot and cinnamon are a dream together, aren't they?!

        Reply
    14. Jaklien

      November 28, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      These sound delicious and I happen to looove quinoa. Must try to make some soon.

      Reply

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