Description

These carrot cake protein bites offer a wholesome, no-bake snack packed with oats, carrots, and protein to fuel your day. Easy to make and naturally sweetened, they double as healthy energy bites or wholesome dessert treats.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 cup shredded carrots

8–10 pitted Medjool dates

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup almond butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine oats, dates, and shredded carrots in a food processor and pulse until coarse.

2. Add protein powder, nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract and blend until sticky.

3. Stir in shredded coconut or other mix-ins by hand if using.

4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a tray.

5. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: snack
Method: no bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 bites
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 75
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 0

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