Description
These No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites are a delightful treat that captures all the flavors of a classic carrot cake in a convenient, bite-sized form. Made with wholesome ingredients, these bites are vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for snacking or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
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Carrot Cake Bites:
- 3/4 cup peeled and finely shredded carrot (~1-2 carrots as recipe is written)
- 1 cup packed pitted medjool dates (measured after pits are removed)
- 1 3/4 cups raw walnuts (or sub other nut, such as pecans or cashews)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 4–6 Tbsp coconut flour (or sub almond flour)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional // or sub other unsweetened dried fruit)
For Topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut flakes (you can blitz briefly in a blender for a finer flake that sticks to the bites more easily)
- 8 tsp soft, runny coconut butter (or store-bought // if hard, soften in the microwave or over the stovetop using a double boiler until pourable)
Instructions
- Grate the Carrot: Using the grater attachment on your food processor (or a box grater), grate the carrot and set aside.
- Prepare Date and Nut Mixture: Blend pitted dates until small bits form. Blend walnuts, vanilla, salt, and spices until a semi-fine meal. Add dates and carrot back in, pulse until a dough forms.
- Add Coconut Flour: Gradually add coconut flour and pulse until a crumbly dough forms. Add raisins if using.
- Shape into Bites: Scoop out dough, roll into balls, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Optional Toppings: Roll in coconut flakes or top with coconut butter. Chill before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Adapted from our No Bake Vegan Carrot Cake.
- Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg