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Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Simple, yet delicious Carrot Cake Energy Bites taste just like a slice of carrot cake! These no-bake healthy snacks are made with nuts, vanilla, dates, shredded carrot, spices and shredded coconut. Completely vegan & gluten free for the perfect grab-and-go treat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Chill time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 11 bites
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews walnut, or almonds work
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup soft Medjool dates pitted
- 1 medium carrot peeled & shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut plus more to coat
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the cashews (or whatever nuts you are using), shredded coconut, ginger, and cinnamon. Process until you get a coarse powder-like mixture.
- Next, add the shredded carrots, vanilla, and dates. Process until you get a crumbly and sticky texture that’s good enough to roll into balls. Do not over process or it will get too greasy.
- With your finger, you can press down on the mixture to see if it's sticky and forming to your touch. If so, they are perfect and ready to roll.
- Using a scoop or spoon, scoop a tablespoon size amount and roll it into balls using your hands. Repeat this until all the dough is formed into balls.
- Roll each ball over shredded coconut until they are coated and transfer onto a flat surface like a pan or plate and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set. Once they are set they are ready to serve and store.
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Notes
- To store, place the balls into a container with a lid and store them in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 1 month. If frozen, let them soften at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1ball
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 11bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.