Orange-Carrot Truffles (Two Ways)

A little citrus, a touch of sweetness, and a whole lot of plant power — that’s what these orange-carrot truffles! 

Whether you coat them in soft coconut flakes or top with walnuts, they’re fragrant, nutritious, and just the right amount of sweet. You can bake them for a firmer finish or enjoy them chilled and raw. 

To top it off (literally), you have a customizable icing — made with agar and soy milk or simplified with coconut yogurt or nut butter. Zero-waste, gluten-free, and totally plant-based!

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Orange-Carrot Truffles

(makes 12–14 balls)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup finely grated carrots (firmly packed)

• ⅓ cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)

• ¼ cup coconut flour

• 3 tbsp plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

• Zest of 1 orange

• 3–4 tbsp fresh orange juice

• 1½–2 tbsp erythritol or other sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Topping Options:

• ¼ cup crushed walnuts

• ¼ cup shredded coconut

Agar Icing:

• ½ tsp agar-agar powder

• 3–4 tbsp soy milk

• Sweetener to taste

Alternate options:

• Coconut yogurt + orange juice + sweetener

• Nut butter + maple-flavored syrup

 Instructions:

1. Make the base: Combine grated carrots, orange zest and juice, oats, coconut flour, and sweetener in a bowl. Stir until a moldable dough forms.

2. Shape: Form into small truffle-sized balls using your hands.

3. Bake (optional): Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) for a baked version and bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool.

4. Prepare the icing (agar version): In a small pot, whisk soy milk with agar and sweetener. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool slightly, then spoon over truffles.

5. Decorate: Sprinkle with your chosen topping (coconut or walnuts).

6. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and icing set.

Final Thoughts

These bites are perfect for lunchboxes, pre-run snacks, or cozy tea-time treats. You can swap toppings, skip the baking, or even roll them in different nuts or cocoa for variation.

 It’s your snack — build it your way! 😉

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Nutrition per truffle:

🥥 Coconut version:

• Calories: ~60 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~6.5 g

• Natural sugars: ~2 g

• Protein: ~1.2 g

• Fat: ~2.8 g

• Fiber: ~2 g

🌰 Walnut version:

• Calories: ~85 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~6 g

• Natural sugars: ~2 g

• Protein: ~1.7 g

• Fat: ~6.2 g (mostly from walnuts)

• Fiber: ~2 g