Carrot Cake Bites

Carrot Cake Bites

No-bake energy bites with all the carrot cake flavor!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Yield:
14 carrot cake bites
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • 15 pitted Deglet Noor dates
  • 5 medium dried apricots
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup toasted almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1
Combine dates and apricots in a small measuring cup or bowl. Add enough hot water to cover and allow fruit to soak for 15 minutes to soften.

Step 2
Drain dates and apricots and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add carrots, walnuts, coconut flakes, almond butter, flax meal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse, scraping down the sides frequently, until mixture comes together to form a mostly smooth, sticky dough, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3
Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough using a lightly greased tablespoon measure. Roll into balls with lightly greased hands.

Step 4
Place bites into an airtight container and freeze until set, at least 1 hour. Keep stored in the freezer.

Cook’s Notes:

You can process the dough until whatever consistency you prefer—process for a shorter time for a slightly chunkier texture, or longer for a smoother one. Just be sure to continually scrape the sides of the processor bowl so everything combines completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142
Calories
10g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Sodium39mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars9g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium35mg 3%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium222mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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