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no-bake carrot cake bites

No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites: Healthy, Delicious, and Kid-Friendly

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These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites are a delicious twist on traditional carrot cake! Made with fresh carrots, Medjool dates, oats, and topped with a cream cheese drizzle. Perfect for lunchboxes, Easter gatherings, or guilt-free snacking
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Freshly grated carrots
  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup Rolled oats
  • ½ cup Walnuts or pecans finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Ground ginger
  • Cream cheese for drizzle, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar for drizzle

Equipment

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Grate carrots, chop nuts, and measure all ingredients.
Process the Mixture
  1. Combine carrots, dates, oats, nuts, and spices in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a sticky dough-like consistency.
Shape the Bites
  1. Roll portions of the mixture (about 1.5 tablespoons each) into balls using slightly damp hands.
Make the Cream Cheese Drizzle
  1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over carrot cake bites using a piping bag or spoon.
Set and Store
  1. Allow drizzle to set for 10-15 minutes before storing in an airtight container.
  2. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months (without drizzle).

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2.5gFiber: 2gSugar: 9g

Notes

Substitutions

  • Use almonds instead of walnuts for a different flavour profile.
  • Replace dates with dried figs or raisins for varied sweetness.
  • Swap rolled oats with coconut flakes for a tropical twist.

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