Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

Vegan • No-Bake • Naturally Sweet

The promise of a storm — the first of the season — darkens the sky as I sit in a rare pocket of quiet. Two small bodies sleep nearby, breathing deep and heavy, completely unaware of the electricity building above us.

There is something deeply magical about storms. Energetic and free. Powerful. Wild.
I’ve loved them for as long as I can remember, a love that sits somewhere alongside my love for the ocean — untamed and unapologetic.

We used to tell stories to soften the fear for two little boys, saying the sky was simply turning the lights on and off. Now they press their faces to the glass, squealing with delight when lightning splits the heavens open. Thunder sends them scrambling, laughing, chasing the sound as if they’re playing catch with the weather itself.

And while I sit dreaming of the storm to come, I’m nibbling on Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls.

Why You’ll Love These Bliss Balls

Completely raw, vegan and no-bake
Ready in under 10 minutes
Naturally sweet with no refined sugar
Nutrient dense but still deeply satisfying
Portable, mess-free and lunchbox friendly
Taste like carrot cake — without the oven

They’re the kind of recipe you make once and then quietly rely on again and again.

I have always loved the convenience of a bliss ball — not just the ease of eating (no cutlery, no plates), but the beauty of ingredient density. So much nourishment packed into something so small.

These bliss balls are brimming with goodness, yet still feel indulgent. Perfectly balanced in sweetness, the carrots, orange zest and cashews form the “cake” element — think orange and almond cake, but raw. There’s a gentle nuttiness from the linseed meal, softened by the natural sweetness of fresh dates and carrots.

I’ve used both coconut oil and solidified coconut cream here. I’m not a huge fan of the overpowering flavour that some coconut oils bring, and the addition of coconut cream adds a silkiness — almost as if the icing for the cake has been folded right into the ball.

This is the recipe everyone needs tucked up their sleeve. No baking. Minimal prep. Just real ingredients, a food processor and a few quiet moments rolling everything together by hand.

Nutritionally, these little balls deliver: high in vitamin A and B, fibre, antioxidants, minerals, plant-based protein, omega-3s and potassium.

If you can, choose beautiful farm-grown organic carrots to maximise flavour and goodness. But if shop-bought is what you have, that’s more than enough. This recipe meets you where you are.

Perfect for lunchboxes (big and small), picnics, busy days, or eaten slowly alongside a cup of tea while waiting for the storm to arrive.

Recipe: Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls (Vegan)

Makes approx. 20 | Prep time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 carrots, grated (organic preferred)
7 fresh Medjool dates
Zest of 1–2 oranges (microplaned)
1 cup cashews
1 tsp vanilla protein powder or 1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup linseed meal
½ cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tsp coconut oil, liquified
3 tsp thick coconut cream (solidified top only)*

Method

Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.
Process until completely pulverised and evenly combined — the mixture will be soft.
With damp hands, roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls.
Roll in extra desiccated coconut.
Place in a container and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to firm.
Enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Swap cashews for almonds or macadamias
Add a pinch of ginger or nutmeg for warmth
Roll in crushed nuts or coconut flakes instead of desiccated coconut
Add a tablespoon of orange juice if mixture feels too dry
For extra protein, increase vanilla protein powder slightly

Serving & Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
Freeze for up to 3 months — perfect for batch prep
Serve straight from the fridge or allow to soften slightly
Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, post-school snacks or travel

FAQ

Q. Are these bliss balls suitable for kids?

Yes — naturally sweet, soft in texture and perfect for little hands.

Q. Can I make these nut-free?

Cashews are central to the texture, but sunflower seeds can work as a substitute.

Q. Why use coconut cream and coconut oil?

The combination adds richness without overpowering coconut flavour.

Q. What is linseed meal?

Ground flaxseed — high in fibre and omega-3s. LSA works beautifully too.

There’s something grounding about rolling bliss balls by hand while the sky prepares to break open. Simple food, real ingredients, quiet moments stitched into the day.

These raw carrot cake bliss balls are nourishing, comforting and deeply practical — a reminder that food can be both functional and beautiful. A small, sweet pause before the storm arrives.

Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls made with dates, carrots, cashews and orange zest. Vegan, no-bake, naturally sweet and ready in 10 minutes

Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Ball (vegan)

serves 20 prep time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 Carrots grated organic preferred
7 Fresh Medjool Dates
Zest of 1-2 Orange on a microplane
1 cup Cashews
1 tsp Vanilla Protein Powder or 1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 Cup Linseed Meal
1/2 cup Dessicated Coconut + extra for rolling
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
3 tsp Coconut oil liquify
3 tsp Coconut Cream leave a can in the fridge and use the white solidified top only

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and whiz until completely pulverized and evenly mixed.
With Damp hands roll spoonful amounts of the batter, it will be a little soft but will firm up once chilled.
Roll the balls in the extra dessicated coconut. Place in a container and chill for at least 4 hours but preferably over night.
Enjoy.

Notes

To get the thick coconut cream on the top of a can buy, buy a coconut cream with a high fat content. Pop the can in the fridge overnight, and when you open it it will have solidified on the surface. Carefully scrape the cream off the top leaving the coconut water underneath.
The remaining coconut water is great in curries, hot chocolates and smoothies.
Linseed meal is available from health food shops or online and some major supermarkets. You can substitute with LSA (linseed, sunflower and almond) also available online, health food shops and major supermarkets.

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