Description
These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites are naturally sweet, chewy, and full of cozy spices. Packed with shredded carrots, oats, nuts, and dates, they’re a quick, nutritious snack that delivers all the flavor of carrot cake—without baking or added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded raw carrots
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: shredded coconut (for rolling)
- Optional: plain Greek yogurt or creamy peanut butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Peel and shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
- Pulse dates, pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in the food processor until finely chopped with some texture.
- Add shredded carrots, oats, and chia seeds. Mix until well combined. If mixture is too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons water until it holds together.
- Scoop and roll into ping-pong-sized balls using your hands.
- Roll balls in shredded coconut if desired.
- Place on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Serve chilled or with a dollop of yogurt or nut butter if preferred.
Notes
- For nut-free version, use seeds or extra oats in place of nuts.
- Add nutmeg or turmeric for extra flavor.
- Use quick oats for a softer texture.
- Add protein powder for a boost.
- No reheating needed—store in fridge or freezer and enjoy cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
