Carrot Cake Energy Bites

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These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
22
Yield:
22 bites
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

  • ¼ cup chia seeds

  • 2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), 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

Directions

  1. Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.

  2. Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.

  3. Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. each.

    Carrot Energy Bites on a reddish surface.

    Jacob Fox

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

48 Calories
2g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 22
Serving Size 1 bite
Calories 48
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 874IU 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 4mcg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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