They’re vegan, no-bake and seriously delicious! healthy carrot cake bites remind you of an slice of cake, but are actually good for you!
Ingredients
1 cup chopped carrots (about 1 large)
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1 cup oats (rolled or quick)
1/2 cup medjool dates (about 5)
1/4 cup cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup shredded coconut (for rolling).
Instructions
- Add the carrots into a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
- Return the bowl of the food processor back onto the base and add the pecans and coconut. Pulse to form a sandy texture. Add the oats and dates and process again until a sand texture has formed. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until a dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.
- Place the shredded coocnut in a shallow dish and roll each ball in the coconut to coat it. Place balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1 – 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts: Vegan Carrot Cake Bites Amount Per Serving (1 ball) Calories 107 Calories from Fat 54% / *Fat 6g 9% / Saturated Fat 2g 13% / Sodium 12mg 1% / Potassium 131mg 4% / Carbohydrates 10g 3% / Fiber 2g 8% / Sugar 4g 4% / Protein 2g 4% / Vitamin A 1345IU 27% / Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% / Calcium 15mg 2% / Iron 0.7mg 4% / Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie
