Dessert

Carrot Cake Energy Bites

Carrot cake energy bites pack warm cinnamon and ginger into a chewy blend of dates, oats, pecans, and fresh carrot. Each tender bite tastes like dessert yet fuels the day with wholesome ingredients.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
22

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
48
Protein
1g
Carbs
8g
Fat
2g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
30mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.
  2. Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.
  3. Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. each.