No-bake Carrot Cake Frosted Truffles

These delightful No-bake Carrot Cake Frosted Truffles are the perfect Halloween treat! Packed with wholesome ingredients, these truffles are naturally sweetened and spiced to perfection. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of rich flavors, making them a healthy yet indulgent snack for both kids and adults.

This recipe can also be turned into a cake.

No-bake Carrot Cake Frosted Truffles

Kris Francefort

For Halloween: No-bake Carrot Cake Frosted Monster Bites

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Course Dessert

Servings 16 truffles/bites

Ingredients

  

Base:

• 3-4 carrots (enough to make 2 cups grated)
• ¾ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup pecans
• ½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup raisins 
• 3 TBS rolled oats (use gluten-free if avoiding gluten)
• 2 TBS shredded coconut (or substitute with 2 TBS sunflower seeds)
• 1 TBS chia seeds
• 2 teas ground cinnamon
• 1 teas ground ginger
• ½ teas ground nutmeg

Frosting:

• 1 cup cashews
• ¼ cup pecans
• ½ cup water
• 3 TBS date paste, maple syrup or 6 whole pitted dates
• ½ teas vanilla powder (or 1 teas vanilla extract)
• Juice from 1 lime 
• Optional sprinkle toppings: ground cinnamon, grated carrots, chopped nuts & seeds

Instructions

 

Base:

• Using shredder attachment, process carrots until you have 2 cups into food processor bowl. Transfer to medium mixing bowl, then switch food processor to chopping blade.
• Add all of the base ingredients into the food processor and pulse blend until they are all combined.
• The mixture should be firm. Add more oats in small increments if needed.
• For truffles/bites: Roll into balls and place on non-stick sheets. 
• For cake: Push all batter into a cake pan. 
• Place truffles/bites or cake in the freezer to chill while you make the frosting.

Frosting:

• Add all frosting ingredients into a blender with a few tablespoons of water. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Assembly for Truffles/Bites:

• Hold the truffles on a fork over the icing and spoon frosting to cover, sprinkle with desired topping(s) (ground cinnamon, grated carrots, chopped nuts & seeds) on a non-stick sheet.

Assembly for Cake:

• Pour the icing on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with desired topping(s) (ground cinnamon, grated carrots, chopped nuts & seeds).

Serve:

• Chill in fridge until frosting is set, approximately 30 minutes.
• Truffles/Cake will last several days stored in the fridge.