Carrot Cake Bliss Balls – Healthy snack for after your workout in Eindhoven

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls – Healthy snack for after your workout in Eindhoven

After an intense workout, your body needs energy and nutrients to recover. A quick, nutritious, and above all, delicious option? Carrot Cake Bliss Balls! These small snacks are not only rich in protein, but also healthy fats, fiber, and natural sugars. Perfect as a post-workout snack or a quick snack at the office.

At Aurora Personal Training in Eindhoven, we often recommend having healthy snacks on hand to maintain optimal recovery and energy levels—without resorting to processed foods.

Why choose Carrot Cake Bliss Balls?

Bliss balls are an easy way to enjoy a nutritious snack without added sugar or artificial ingredients. They contain:

  • Slow-release carbohydrates from oat flour and dates for sustained energy.
  • Protein from vanilla protein powder and almond butter for muscle recovery.
  • Healthy fats from walnuts for satiety and brain function.
  • And of course: the taste of carrot cake – but more nutritious and without an oven!
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls – Gezonde snack voor na je training in Eindhoven

Ingredients (for 18 to 20 balls)

  • 150 grams pitted dates

     

  • 50 grams grated carrot

     

  • 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

     

  • 120 grams almond butter

     

  • 90 grams oat flour

     

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

     

  • Handful of walnuts

     

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

     

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger

     

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or raw honey

     

  • Pinch of salt

     

  • 200 grams white chocolate

Preparation method

  1. Soak the dates in warm water for a few minutes until soft.
  2. Place the dates and all other ingredients (except the white chocolate) in a food processor.
  3. Whisk together until a firm, smooth batter forms.
  4. Roll small balls with your hands.
  5. Refrigerate the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler.
  7. Dip the cooled balls into the chocolate and refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.

💡 Tip: Prefer not to use white chocolate? Roll the bliss balls in some shredded coconut for a tropical twist.

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

When is the best time to eat them?

These bliss balls are ideal:

  • After your workout, for quick energy and recovery.
  • As a snack at work, to prevent sugar crashes.
  • For on the go, as an alternative to processed bars.

Thanks to the combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, they help you stay full longer and support your recovery after strength training.

Aurora Personal Training Eindhoven tip

At Aurora Personal Training, we believe that nutrition is just as important as training and recovery. With small adjustments—like replacing unhealthy snacks with homemade alternatives—you’ll work towards a stronger, fitter, and more energetic body.

Want to know how to align your nutrition with your training goals?
👉 Schedule a free intake at Aurora Personal Training in Eindhoven and discover our holistic approach to strength, recovery, and mindset.

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