No Bake Carrot Cake Bites (Printable Version)

Spiced carrot cake flavors in wholesome bite-sized treats made with oats, nuts, and dates.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
03 - 3/4 cup raw walnuts
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6-7 dates)

→ Flavor & Binding

06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
10 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
11 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Mix-ins

12 - 1/4 cup raisins
13 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

# Directions:

01 - Place oats, walnuts, and shredded coconut in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
02 - Add dates and pulse again until the mixture is crumbly.
03 - Add grated carrots, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Process until the mixture starts to come together and sticks when pressed between your fingers.
04 - Transfer to a bowl. Fold in raisins and extra nuts if using.
05 - With slightly damp hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls. You should get about 18 bites.
06 - Optionally, roll the bites in extra shredded coconut for coating.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like carrot cake but take 20 minutes start to finish
  • The texture is chewy, sweet, and satisfying without any refined sugar
  • You can keep them in the freezer for when cravings hit at midnight
02 -
  • If your dates are dry and hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first or they wont bind properly
  • The mixture might seem too dry at first, but keep processing and it will come together as the dates break down
  • These bites freeze exceptionally well and actually taste amazing straight from the freezer
03 -
  • Use the finest grater you have for the carrots so they virtually disappear into the mixture
  • If the mixture won't hold together, add another date or a teaspoon more maple syrup

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