Sweet, nutty, and perfectly spiced, these no-bake carrot cake bites are the perfect healthy snacks to satisfy any sweet tooth. Each bite is packed with satiating oats, heart-healthy flax seeds, sweet dates, warm spices, and more to keep your body and your taste buds happy.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Oats, rolled, gluten-free
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1/2 Cup Flax Seeds
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1/2 Cup Dates, pitted
- 1 Cup Walnut, roasted, unsalted – or nuts if your choice, such as pecans
- 2 Carrot – finely chopped, or two cups shredded
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
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1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
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1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Root, ground
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1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
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1/4 Cup Coconut, unsweetened flakes – shredded
- 4 Tablespoons Coconut Butter – softened
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1/4 Cup Coconut, unsweetened flakes – shredded, to roll the bites in
Directions
1 Pulse oats and flax seeds to a coarse powder and set aside.
2 Pulse dates and walnuts, or nuts of your choice, to desired consistency and set aside.
3 Add carrots and pulse until bite-sized.
4 In a medium bowl, add all ingredients, except for 1/4 cup of coconut shreds, and mix to combine.
5 Roll into bite-sized balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter.
6 On a separate plate, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of coconut shreds and roll each bite to cover the outside
7 Place bites on a baking tray or pan and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
8 Transfer to an airtight container once hardened.
9 Enjoy!
Nutritional information
Recipe: Carrot Cake Bites
Serving in this recipe: 15
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Calories: 179.7 |
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Total Fat: 13.2 g |
20.3% |
| Saturated Fat: 6.2 g |
31.1% |
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Cholesterol: 0 mg |
0% |
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Sodium: 114.5 mg |
4.8% |
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Total Carbs: 14 g |
4.7% |
| Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g |
19.4% |
| Sugar: 5 g |
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Protein: 3.6 g |
7.2% |
| Vitamin A: 4.6% |
Vitamin C: 1% |
| Calcium: 3.2% |
Iron: 6% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
