Carrot Cake Energy Bites
22 bites
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Description
These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack.Directions
- Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.
- Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.
- Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 tablespoon each.
Tips
- Make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories48 cal
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Total Fat1.7 g
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Saturated Fat0.2 g
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Cholesterol0 mg
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Sodium31 mg
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Carbohydrate Total8.2 g
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Protein0.9 g
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Phosphorus34 mg
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Potassium87 mg
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Fiber1.6 g
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Calcium21 mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 medium carrots (about 4 ounces), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of ground pepper