No Bake Carrot Cake Bites (Printable)
Spiced, naturally sweet bites with carrots, oats, and warm cinnamon. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely grated)
03 - 1/2 cup raw walnuts
04 - 1/3 cup raw pecans
05 - 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6 large), chopped
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Spices
09 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
11 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
13 - 2 tbsp raisins
14 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
15 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
→ For Rolling (Optional)
16 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add oats, walnuts, and pecans to a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.
02 - Add shredded carrots, dates, shredded coconut, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Process until the mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - If using, fold in raisins, chocolate chips, or chia seeds with a spatula until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands, applying gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape.
05 - Roll each bite in shredded coconut if desired for a textured exterior coating.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They satisfy that cake craving in about 20 minutes flat
- The texture is somewhere between fudgy and chewy in the best possible way
- Your food processor does basically all the work
02 -
- The mixture might seem dry at first but keep processing, it will come together
- Medjool dates are softer and sweeter than other varieties, use them if you can find them
- Chilling is not optional for texture, they need that time to set
03 -
- Warm your dates in the microwave for 10 seconds if they are hard to chop
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking