Carrot Cake Energy Bites

GF V DF Apr 18, 2023

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These bites take the idea of a carrot cake and simplify them down to bite sized pieces. They are naturally sweetened with honey, and the perfect snack to take on the go for a quick energy boost. For other no bake bite sized snacks, check out my Trail Mix Balls, Chickpea Chows, or my No Bake Energy Bites

ROASTING THE CARROTS
- 1 lb (454 g) Carrots
- 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) Salt

REST OF THE ENERGY BITES
- 2 tbsp (42 g) Honey
- 1/2 cup (128 g) Natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tsp (6 g) Cinnamon
- 1 tsp (2 g) Ginger, ground
- 1 tsp (5 g) Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (40 g) Quick oats

1. Cut carrots into thin strips. Add to a sheet pan with olive oil and salt, and roast for 25 minutes at 425F, stirring halfway. Add to a food processor and blend until you have a puree

2. Add the other ingredients to a food processor and blend until mixture turns into a dough-like consistency. You can also mix in a bowl if your food processor is too small to fit it all, as long as you blend up the carrots. Refrigerate until you can shape it without too much sticking

3. With a small spoon, scoop the mixture and roll into balls. Place in an airtight container, and store in the fridge or the freezer

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Description

These bites take the idea of a carrot cake and simplify them down to bite sized pieces. They are naturally sweetened with honey, and the perfect snack to take on the go for a quick energy boost. For other no bake bite sized snacks, check out my Trail Mix Balls, Chickpea Chows, or my No Bake Energy Bites

Time

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.10

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Roasting the Carrots

1 lb Carrots
1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt

Rest of the Energy Bites

2 tbsp Honey
1/2 cup Natural peanut butter
1/4 cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Quick oats

Instructions

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1. Cut carrots into thin strips. Add to a sheet pan with olive oil and salt, and roast for 25 minutes at 425F, stirring halfway. Add to a food processor and blend until you have a puree
2. Add the other ingredients to a food processor and blend until mixture turns into a dough-like consistency. You can also mix in a bowl if your food processor is too small to fit it all, as long as you blend up the carrots. Refrigerate until you can shape it without too much sticking
3. With a small spoon, scoop the mixture and roll into balls. Place in an airtight container, and store in the fridge or the freezer

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 28

Serving Size: 1 bite

Calories: 47

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Total Fat: 2.7g (3 %)

Saturated Fat: 0.4g (2 %)

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g

Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)

Sodium: 73mg (3 %)

Total Carbohydrate: 5.0g (2 %)

Fiber: 1.1g (4 %)

Net Carbs: 3.9g

Total Sugar: 2.3g

Added Sugar: 1.2g (2 %)

Protein: 1.5g (3 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)

Vitamin D: 0.02mcg (0 %)

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Calcium: 15mg (1 %)

Iron: 0.24mg (1 %)

Magnesium: 14mg (3 %)

Potassium: 90mg (2 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

42.3

Glycemic Load

:

2.0

Sources of Inspiration

https://www.natalieshealth.com/carrot-cake-energy-balls/

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