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These Carrot Cake Energy Bites are a tasty snack that doesn’t require baking. They have the delicious taste of traditional carrot cake in a small and healthy size. Prepared with healthy ingredients such as oats, dates, and carrots, they are naturally sweet and packed with nutrients. These energy bites are great for a quick breakfast, a snack after exercising, or a healthy dessert. With just a few easy steps and no need to cook, you will enjoy how simple they are to prepare!
Ingredients:
1 big carrot, peeled and cut into pieces (approximately 80g)
1 cup (90g) of gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats.
1 cup (150g) of Medjool dates without pits.
1/2 cup of pecans, which is equal to 50 grams.
1 cup (80g) of shredded coconut without sugar, separated into parts.
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, which is 5 milliliters.
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, which is equal to 1 gram.
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, which is equal to 0.5 grams.
1/8 of a teaspoon of ground nutmeg, which is equal to 0.25 grams.
Instructions:
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Get the carrots ready.
Put the chopped carrot in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped. Move the shredded carrot to a bowl and leave it there.
Mix the main ingredients together.
In the same blender, mix together the oats, dates, and pecans. Press the button until the mixture becomes finely ground and begins to stick together.
Add the seasonings:
Put the grated carrot, 1/2 cup of shredded coconut, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in the food processor.
Keep blending until the mixture is thoroughly mixed and turns into a sticky dough.
Form the Energy Bites:
Take a little bit of the dough and shape it into small balls using your hands.
Roll each ball in the rest of the shredded coconut to cover the outside.
Relax and Enjoy:
Put the energy bites on a plate or tray and place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make them firmer.
Once they have been cooled, you can eat the Carrot Cake Energy Bites!
