Description
These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites are a delicious and nutrient-packed snack perfect for on-the-go moments. Made with shredded carrots, dates, nuts, oats, and warming spices, they offer natural sweetness and a satisfying texture without any baking required. Ideal for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw carrots, shredded
- 10 medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 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
- Sprinkle of sea salt
Optional Coating and Serving
- Shredded coconut (for rolling)
- Plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Creamy peanut butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Wash and peel 1-2 carrots depending on size, then roughly chop and place into a food processor. Pulse until shredded finely. Transfer the shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Process Dates and Nuts: Remove pits from medjool dates and add them to the food processor along with raw pecans, walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Pulse until the nuts are broken down into tiny pieces and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the processed nut and date mixture into the mixing bowl with shredded carrots. Add rolled oats and chia seeds, then mix everything together thoroughly with a large spoon. If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly to stick together, add a few tablespoons of water gradually until it binds well.
- Form Energy Bites: Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into balls roughly the size of a ping-pong ball. If desired, roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat.
- Freeze: Arrange the energy bites on a baking sheet, leaving space between each to prevent sticking. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Once frozen, you can store the bites in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Serve: Enjoy energy bites as a healthy snack. Optionally serve with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and a spoonful of creamy peanut butter for extra flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- Medjool dates can be substituted with other soft dates if unavailable.
- Adding a few tablespoons of water is key to help the mixture bind properly.
- Store energy bites in the freezer for longer shelf life; allow a few minutes to soften before eating.
- These bites are naturally sweetened and free from refined sugars.
- Optional toppings like shredded coconut add texture and flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets as all ingredients are plant-based and gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
