Carrot Cake Energy Bites Recipe
These Carrot Cake Energy Bites are a delicious, nutrient-packed snack that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and dates with the rich flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and peanut butter. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they’re easy to make, require no baking, and are great for on-the-go snacking or a healthy treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup carrots (chopped)
- 1/4 cup soft pitted dates
Nuts and Seeds
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
Dry Ingredients and Spices
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Process Carrots and Dates: Add the chopped carrots and soft pitted dates into a food processor and pulse for about 1 minute until they are broken down into small pieces, ensuring even blending in the final mixture.
- Add Remaining Ingredients and Combine: Add pecans, desiccated coconut, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger powder, crunchy peanut butter, vanilla bean paste (or extract), and maple syrup to the food processor. Pulse repeatedly until all ingredients are fully combined into a sticky, cohesive mixture, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to blend evenly.
- Form Bites: Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), scoop the mixture and roll it between your hands to form small, bite-sized balls.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the energy bites immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later snacking. These bites keep well chilled and maintain their texture and flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity based on desired sweetness.
- These bites can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge before eating.
- Using vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor compared to vanilla extract.
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