Difficulty: Easy | Yields: ~16 bites
Wholesome, spiced, and sweetly satisfying—these No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites are everything you love about carrot cake, rolled into a nutritious, portable snack. Made with shredded carrots, oats, dates, and warm spices, they’re naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and 100% plant-powered. They’re your guilt-free answer to those cake cravings—ready in minutes and perfect for all ages.
📜 Why Carrot Cake?
“Comfort food goes clean.”
Carrot cake is timeless—but we’re skipping the sugar and frosting without losing flavor. Fresh carrots add natural sweetness and moisture, while oats and nut butter bring the chew. A hint of cinnamon and nutmeg delivers cozy, cake-like spice in every bite.
Perfect for lunchboxes, workout fuel, or when you need a wholesome pick-me-up.
Ingredients for Carrot Cake Energy Bites
☑️ 1 cup rolled oats
☑️ ½ cup shredded carrot (lightly packed)
☑️ ½ cup Medjool dates (pitted)
☑️ 2 tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower)
☑️ ½ tsp ground cinnamon
☑️ ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
☑️ ¼ tsp vanilla extract
☑️ Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins & Coatings:
☑️ 2 tbsp shredded coconut
☑️ 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
☑️ 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed
👩🍳 How to Make the Energy Bites
🥄 Step 1: Blend It Up
1️⃣ In a food processor, combine oats, dates, nut butter, spices, and salt.
2️⃣ Blend until sticky and mostly smooth. Add shredded carrot and pulse until evenly combined.
🍬 Step 2: Shape the Bites
1️⃣ Scoop the mixture into small portions and roll into balls.
2️⃣ Coat with coconut, chopped nuts, or enjoy them plain!
❄️ Step 3: Chill and Store
1️⃣ Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
2️⃣ Freeze to extend shelf life—perfect for on-the-go snacking.
💖 Why You’ll Love These Bites
☑️ Naturally sweet and fiber-rich
☑️ Dessert-inspired flavor with nourishing ingredients
☑️ Kid-friendly, lunchbox-ready, and adult-approved
☑️ No baking, no mess—just blend, roll, and enjoy
“Cake vibes, clean ingredients, total joy.”
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