Vegan Carrot Cake Bites
These healthy carrot cake bites remind you of an indulgent slice of cake, but are actually good for you! They're vegan, no-bake and seriously delicious!
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped carrots (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup oats (rolled or quick)
- 1/2 cup medjool dates (about 5)
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Add the carrots into a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
- Return the bowl of the food processor back onto the base and add the pecans and coconut. Pulse to form a sandy texture. Add the oats and dates and process again until a sand texture has formed. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until a dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.
- Place the shredded coocnut in a shallow dish and roll each ball in the coconut to coat it. Place balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1 - 2 weeks.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1345IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.7mg