Carrot Cake Energy Bites {grain-free, sugar-free}
As my love for raw energy bites continues, I am sharing a fun variation today.
Carrot cake bites.
Because I love carrot cake - so why not turn the dessert into a power bite?
These are a great snack or I’ll eat them as dessert when I’m craving something sweet. Bonus - there is no sugar in these…but you won’t even notice!
I like rolling the balls in unsweetened shredded coconut.
Pack a few of these in your bag and you are good to go!
Carrot Cake Bites {grain-free}
8 large Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 medium carrot, chopped
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for rolling)
2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
¾ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. coconut oil, melted
Pinch of sea salt
Directions:
- In a large food processor, process the chopped carrot until finely chopped.
- Soften the dates: soak the dates in very hot water for a few minutes to soften them. Then, chop them up and add to the processor with the carrots. Pulse a few times. Then, add the rest of the ingredients and process until the mixture comes together. It should hold together when you pinch it.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls with your hands. Then, roll the balls in unsweetened shredded coconut. Place in refrigerator until balls harden (30 minutes).
- Store the bites in the refrigerator for the week.
Power on.
And stay tuned for more variations!…