Description
Delicious and nutritious No Bake Carrot Cake Bites made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, shredded carrots, almond flour, and natural sweeteners. These bite-sized treats are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, requiring no baking and only 15 minutes of prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine oats and carrots: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and shredded carrots to start building the base of your bites.
- Add almond flour: Mix in the almond flour until the mixture is well combined to add texture and nuttiness.
- Incorporate maple syrup: Pour in the maple syrup, stirring continuously to coat the ingredients evenly with natural sweetness.
- Mix in coconut flakes: Stir in the coconut flakes for added flavor and chewiness.
- Add peanut butter: Fold in the peanut butter thoroughly using a spoon or spatula to bind the mixture together.
- Season the mixture: Pour in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt to enhance the taste profile of the bites.
- Combine thoroughly: Mix all ingredients until the dough becomes sticky and well combined to ensure it holds when rolled.
- Shape into bites: Use your hands to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange on tray: Place the rolled balls onto a parchment-lined tray or plate prepared for refrigeration.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the carrot cake bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up and finalize their texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the refrigerator and enjoy these nutritious no-bake carrot cake bites as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for the healthiest option.
- Feel free to substitute almond flour with another nut flour like cashew or hazelnut for a different flavor.
- For a vegan option, ensure the peanut butter and maple syrup are plant-based and unprocessed.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These bites can be frozen for longer storage; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.