Description
These Carrot Cake Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack that perfectly captures the flavors of carrot cake while being easy to prepare and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: oats, nuts, grated carrots, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and shredded coconut if using.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, grated carrots, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup or honey.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up.
- Once chilled, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- If desired, roll the energy bites in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for added texture.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Always opt for fresh carrots for a vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: recipes
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: snack, energy bites, healthy, carrot cake, no-bake