Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites
These delightful energy bites are healthy, easy to make, and perfect for on-the-go snacking or a quick energy boost!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw carrots, shredded About 1-2 medium carrots
- 10 pieces medjool dates, pitted Halved before processing
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- a sprinkle sea salt
- Shredded coconut (for rolling) Optional for extra texture
- Plain Greek yogurt For serving
- Creamy peanut butter For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and peel 1-2 medium carrots, depending on size. Roughly chop and add to a food processor to shred.
- Transfer the shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Halve the medjool dates and remove pits. Place the dates, pecans, walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a sprinkle of sea salt into the food processor.
- Pulse until the nuts are chopped into tiny pieces and the mixture is well combined.
- Transfer this to the mixing bowl with the shredded carrots.
- Add the rolled oats and chia seeds to the mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
- If the mixture feels dry and doesn’t stick well, add a few tablespoons of water gradually to help it bind.
- Using a spoon, scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls roughly the size of a ping-pong ball.
- If desired, roll each ball in shredded coconut for an additional texture and flavor.
- Place the formed energy bites on a baking sheet, spaced apart so they do not stick together.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Store extra bites in an airtight container in the freezer and thaw briefly before serving. Enjoy with plain Greek yogurt and creamy peanut butter for added creaminess.