Vegan Carrot Cake Bites Recipe
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Vegan Carrot Cake Bites Recipe
Description
Vegan Carrot Cake Bites are made by blending chopped carrots, walnuts, and dates with vanilla and a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt for balanced spice and flavor. Roasting the carrots adds softness and depth, but raw can be used with adjustments. Almond and coconut flours absorb moisture and bind the mixture to form a manageable dough, which can be adjusted for texture by adding more flour if sticky.
The bites are shaped into balls then coated with shredded coconut. The natural sweetness of dates and carrots is balanced by the spices and nutty walnuts, giving a moist, chewy texture without added sugars. Optional additions like lemon zest or cardamom can further enhance the flavor complexity.
This recipe serves as a wholesome snack or dessert, with variations to accommodate nut or date restrictions by substituting sunflower seeds and different flours or sweeteners. The bites store well and provide energy and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrot chopped
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 15 date regular size), use 2 less if using large medjool, soft
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup almond flour add more if needed
- 3 tbsp coconut flour or use more almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut for coating, shredded
Instructions
- Chop the carrots into 2 inch pieces. Add to a baking dish, cover the dish with parchment (optional) and bake for at 400 deg F (200 C) for 20 to 25 mins(longer time for fatter carrots). (You can skip this step and use raw carrot, you will need a few tbsp more almond flour later).
- Add walnuts to a food processor and pulse to chop into an even coarse mixture
- Add the roasted carrots, dates, vanilla, spices and salt and process until the mixture is well combined and doughy.
- Add the almond and coconut flours and pulse again to combine. (You can also add other ingredients such as chia seeds, some vanilla protein powder etc instead of some of the almond flour)
- If the mixture is too sticky, add a few tbsp more almond flour and 1 tbsp more coconut flour and pulse. Taste and adjust flavor with a tbsp of coconut sugar or maple syrup for sweeter if needed, or add more spices.
- Shape into balls and roll in shredded coconut. Alternatively, drizzle some vegan cashew cream cheese frosting or, 3 tbsp coconut butter mixed with 1 tbsp of maple syrup, a good pinch of lemon zest and cinnamon.
- Store refrigerated for upto a 5 days or freeze.
Notes
- Adding lemon zest can brighten the flavor profile.
- Roasting walnuts with carrots adds a deeper nutty aroma.
- For nut-free versions, replace walnuts with roasted sunflower seeds and adjust the flours accordingly.
- To make date-free bites, substitute dates with coconut sugar and maple syrup, increasing almond flour as needed for consistency.
- Optional mix-ins include raisins, currants, chia seeds, or vanilla protein powder to vary texture and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3055IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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