Maple Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Soft, naturally sweetened, and filled with cozy carrot cake flavour, these no-bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack for busy days. Made with wholesome oats, naturally sweet Medjool dates, maple syrup, warm spices, and fresh carrots, they taste like little bites of carrot cake rolled in coconut — but with nourishing ingredients you can feel good about. Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or an afternoon energy boost.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
No bake
Serves
18–20 bites
Ingredients
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- 2 cupsroughly chopped carrots
- 1½ cupsquick oats
- 1 cupMedjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsppure maple syrup
- 1 tspcinnamon
- ¾ tspground ginger
- pinchsalt
- ½ tspvanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- ¾ cupunsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Ingredients
- 2 cupsroughly chopped carrots
- 1½ cupsquick oats
- 1 cupMedjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsppure maple syrup
- 1 tspcinnamon
- ¾ tspground ginger
- pinchsalt
- ½ tspvanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- ¾ cupunsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped carrots to a mini food processor and pulse until finely grated.
- 2
Add the quick oats, dates, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Blend until the mixture begins to stick together and forms a soft dough-like texture. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of water or additional maple syrup.
- 4
Scoop approximately 1 to 1½ tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls.
- 5
Roll each bite in shredded coconut until coated.
- 6
Transfer to a parchment-lined tray or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Melissa's Notes
Medjool dates give these bites the best natural sweetness and soft texture. For extra carrot cake flavour, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice. Chopped walnuts or pecans make a delicious optional addition. Store refrigerated for the best texture and freshness. These freeze beautifully for quick grab-and-go snacks. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Per bite — based on 20 bites
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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