Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Enjoy a quick, healthy energy boost with these delicious carrot cake energy bites! With wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and shredded carrots, these bite-sized treats are packed with fiber and natural sweetness. Perfect for a midday snack or a pre-workout boost, these energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are a tasty way to satisfy your cravings and keep you going throughout the day.
Prep: 10 mins
Yield: 10-15 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- ¾ cup applesauce
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 6-8 seeded dates, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, grated
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Process all the ingredients by pulsing in a food processor until well blended.
- 2. With wet hands, take about 1 Tbsp of dough and shape into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- 3. Place bites in a container and freeze for at least 1 hour before consuming.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. You can store bites in the refrigerator or freezer.
- 2. To get bites with a rich orange color, process the carrots in the food processor until pureed before adding the rest of the ingredients.
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