No-Bake Carrot Bites Recipe
These no-bake carrot bites are a quick healthy and delicious snack! Packed with natural sweetness from carrots and dates they provide fiber healthy fats and energy—perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a grab-and-go breakfast. The warm spices make them taste like mini carrot cake bites but without refined sugar or baking.
Prep Time & Storage
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months
Ingredients (Makes ~12 bites)
1 cup finely grated carrots (about 1 large carrot)
½ cup pitted dates (softened in warm water if hard)
¾ cup rolled oats
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Optional 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseeds for extra fiber
Instructions
Blend the base In a food processor pulse the oats until they resemble coarse flour
Add the rest Add grated carrots dates nut butter vanilla cinnamon nutmeg and salt Blend until the mixture is sticky and well combined Scrape down the sides as needed
Check texture If the mixture is too dry add a teaspoon of water If too wet add a little more oats
Form bites Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls Coat with extra shredded coconut if desired
Chill Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up Enjoy
Nutrition Per Bite (approximate varies with ingredients used)
Calories 90
Carbs 12g
Protein 2g
Fat 4g
Fiber 2g
Natural Sugars 6g
Tips & Variations
Make them nut-free Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter
Boost protein Add a tablespoon of protein powder
More texture Mix in chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips after blending
Extra sweetness Drizzle with a little honey or maple syrup if desired
In conclusion No-Bake Carrot Bites are a quick healthy and delicious snack packed with natural sweetness and nutrients. They require minimal ingredients no oven time and can be customized with add-ins like nuts seeds or spices. Perfect for meal prep they make a great grab-and-go snack or dessert. Enjoy these wholesome bites anytime for a boost of energy and flavor!
Enjoy your healthy no-bake carrot bites anytime you need a quick and nutritious snack!