As we step into the holiday season, staying committed to a healthy eating plan can become more challenging. With many holiday favorites packed with unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients, indulging in even a few holiday meals can throw us completely off-track.

It is best to approach the holidays with a set of recipes that won't sabotage you in your pursuit of healthier living, while tasting delicious. These carrot cake bliss balls are the perfect compromise.

I absolutely love this delicious carrot cake treat from The Healthy Gut. The pecans and cinnamon provide that holiday-esque aroma and crunch, and the sweetness of the maple syrup (or honey) with the orange zest and carrots provides a perfectly balanced snack.

Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup firmly packed grated carrot (1.5-2 carrots)

• 1 cup pecans

• 1 cup finely shredded coconut

• 2 tbs almond butter

• Zest from 1 orange

• 2 tbs maple syrup or honey

• 2 tbs coconut oil

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until well combined.

• Take 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Set aside and continue until all of the mixture has been turned into balls.

• Refrigerate until firmer.

• Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for several days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Gather the ingredients and cook along with LifeScape Dietician, Dana Bosselmann, & special guest Dr. Heather McGee, LifeScape's Aesthetics Injector as they create these bite-sized balls of deliciousness [watch here]

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