No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites Recipe
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No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites Recipe
Description
This recipe mixes old-fashioned oats and chopped pecans with flaxseed meal to add texture and nutrition. Almond butter and maple syrup bind the ingredients while contributing rich, nutty sweetness. Ground cinnamon and nutmeg give the bites a classic carrot cake spice profile. Freshly grated carrot and raisins add natural sweetness, moistness, and a slight chew.
The mixture is shaped into rounded bite-sized balls and refrigerated to firm up, making them easy to handle and eat. Their balance of oats and nuts with fruit and spices offers a satisfying, wholesome snack or energy boost. The no-bake method eliminates the need for an oven, favoring convenience and quick preparation.
These granola bites store well in the refrigerator for several days and freeze for longer preservation. Freezing instructions include setting them on a sheet before transferring to containers to avoid sticking, maintaining their shape and texture. They can be served cold or at room temperature as a healthy snack, breakfast, or travel option.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats (gluten free, if desired)
- ⅓ cups pecans chopped, raw
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- ¾ cup almond butter well stirred
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup carrot packed, grated
- ⅓ cup raisins
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans and flaxseed meal.
- Stir in the almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined.
- Stir in the grated carrot and raisins.
- Using 1 rounded tablespoon of the mixture for each bite, form the mixture into bite-sized balls. Use a medium-sized cookie scoop makes this process easier. Squeeze the mixture in the palm of your hand, forming a fist around it so it sticks together. Roll into a ball.
- Place the granola bites on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.
- Store the remaining granola bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Alternatively, they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- To freeze: Place the bites on a baking sheet, cover and freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Transfer them to an airtight freezer container. Separate the layers with wax paper or parchment paper so the bites don’t stick together.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 22Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1003 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Granola Bite | |
| Calories | 100.3kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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