Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Prepare the Carrots: Begin by peeling and washing the carrots. Grate them finely using a box grater or food processor.
- In a large pan, add the grated carrots and 100g sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the carrots soften and the sugar dissolves completely, about 10-12 minutes. The natural sweetness of the carrots will begin to intensify as they cook.
- Incorporate the Yogurt: Once the carrots are soft and tender, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add 100g white yogurt to the carrot mixture and stir until the yogurt is fully incorporated. This step adds a creamy texture and a slight tanginess to balance the sweetness of the carrots.
- Mix in the Coconut Flour: Gradually add 150g coconut flour to the carrot and yogurt mixture. Stir well until the mixture begins to come together.
- The coconut flour will absorb the moisture from the carrots and yogurt, helping to bind the ingredients into a cohesive dough-like texture.
- If the mixture feels too wet, you can add a little more coconut flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the right consistency for rolling.
- Shape the Balls: Once the mixture is well-combined, allow it to cool to room temperature. This will make it easier to handle.
- Using your hands, take a small portion of the mixture (about the size of a tablespoon) and roll it into a ball.
- Repeat this process until all the mixture is used up, making sure each ball is uniform in size.
- Coat with Coconut and Chocolate Granules: Spread coconut flakes on a plate. Roll each ball in the coconut flakes, ensuring they are fully coated.
- For extra sweetness and decoration, gently press a few chocolate granules onto each ball. The chocolate adds a nice contrast to the coconut and complements the flavor of the carrots.
- Chill the Balls: Once all the balls are coated, place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the texture to firm up.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
