Description
These Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Bites are moist, chewy, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Packed with wholesome ingredients like shredded carrots, dates, and walnuts, they’re a no-bake treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Plug in your food processor and line a plate or tray with parchment paper.
- In the food processor, combine the shredded carrots, dates, walnuts, shredded coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pulse until the mixture is sticky but still has small chunks.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Place the bites on the prepared tray.
- Optional: Roll in extra shredded coconut or drizzle with cashew cream.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use soft dates or soak them beforehand for better blending.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from carrots to avoid soggy bites.
- Chill the dough before rolling if it feels too sticky.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raw vegan carrot cake, no-bake carrot bites, healthy vegan snack, date nut balls, vegan dessert