Description
These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with shredded carrots, nuts, dates, oats, and warming spices. Naturally sweetened and easy to prepare without any baking, they’re perfect for a quick energy boost or a wholesome treat. Coated optionally in shredded coconut and served best with Greek yogurt or peanut butter, these energy bites offer the flavors of carrot cake in a healthy, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw carrots, shredded
- 10 medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Sprinkle of sea salt
Optional Ingredients
- Shredded coconut (for rolling)
- Plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Creamy peanut butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Shred the Carrots: Wash and peel 1-2 carrots depending on their size. Roughly chop the carrots and pulse them in a food processor until finely shredded. Transfer the shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Process Dates and Nuts: Halve and pit the medjool dates. In the food processor, combine the dates, pecans, walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Pulse until the nuts are broken down into tiny pieces and the mixture starts to clump together.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the processed date and nut mixture into the mixing bowl with the shredded carrots. Add the rolled oats and chia seeds. Stir everything together thoroughly with a large spoon. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly to stick together, add a few tablespoons of water gradually to achieve a sticky consistency perfect for forming balls.
- Form Energy Bites: Using a spoon, scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball roughly the size of a ping-pong ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. For an extra touch, roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat them evenly.
- Chill the Bites: Place the formed energy bites on a baking sheet, spacing them apart so they don’t stick together. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm. You can store the energy bites in the freezer for longer shelf life.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the energy bites chilled with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and creamy peanut butter on the side if desired, enhancing flavor and adding creaminess. Enjoy this healthy carrot cake inspired snack anytime you need a nutritious pick-me-up.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 13 energy bites, depending on the size you roll.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, keep them in the freezer and thaw for a few minutes before eating.
- You can customize the recipe by using other nuts or adding raisins for extra sweetness.
- Adding a few tablespoons of water helps to bind the mixture if it feels too dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
