Name: Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats; ¼ cup flaxseed meal; ⅓ cup chia seeds; ¾ cup applesauce; ½ tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg; 6-8 seeded dates, chopped; 2 medium carrots, grated

Recipes » Desserts » Carrot Cake Energy Bites

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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Enjoy a quick, healthy energy boost with these delicious carrot cake energy bites! With wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and shredded carrots, these bite-sized treats are packed with fiber and natural sweetness. Perfect for a midday snack or a pre-workout boost, these energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are a tasty way to satisfy your cravings and keep you going throughout the day.

Prep: 10 mins Yield: 10-15 servings

Gluten Free Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup flaxseed meal
⅓ cup chia seeds
¾ cup applesauce
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
6-8 seeded dates, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated

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Instructions

1. Process all the ingredients by pulsing in a food processor until well blended.
2. With wet hands, take about 1 Tbsp of dough and shape into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
3. Place bites in a container and freeze for at least 1 hour before consuming.

Cooking Tips

1. You can store bites in the refrigerator or freezer.
2. To get bites with a rich orange color, process the carrots in the food processor until pureed before adding the rest of the ingredients.