Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (more or less to taste)
- White chocolate chips (optional, about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Add the peeled and chopped carrot chunks to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, yielding about 1/2 cup of finely processed carrot.
- Process Dry Ingredients: Remove the carrots and set aside. Add the old fashioned oats and flaked unsweetened coconut to the processor and pulse until they are coarsely ground, creating a textured base for the bites.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the almond butter, pure maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and the finely chopped carrots back into the food processor. Pulse until a smooth, sticky dough-like mixture forms, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides and push the mixture together with a spatula as needed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If desired, add the white chocolate chips to the mixture and pulse briefly to chop them evenly and incorporate them throughout the dough.
- Shape the Bites: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands, about 1-inch in diameter works well for snacking.
- Store Properly: Place the carrot cake bites in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them firm and fresh. Enjoy as a nutritious treat anytime.
Notes
- These bites are best stored chilled or frozen to maintain their texture and freshness.
- You can substitute almond butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste for more or less spice.
- Omitting the white chocolate chips keeps the bites vegan and adds a pure carrot cake flavor.
- This recipe yields about 30 small bites, perfect for meal prepping snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Raw Vegan
- Diet: Vegan