Description
These Healthy No-Bake Carrot Energy Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack packed with natural sweetness, nuts, and superfood chia seeds. Quick to prepare with no cooking involved, they offer a perfect energy boost made from wholesome ingredients like shredded carrots, medjool dates, raw nuts, and spices, coated lightly with shredded coconut and optionally served with Greek yogurt and peanut butter for extra protein and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup raw carrots, shredded
- 10 medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Sprinkle of sea salt
For Rolling and Serving
- Shredded coconut to cover
- Plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Creamy peanut butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash and peel 1 to 2 carrots depending on size. Roughly chop them and process in a food processor to shred finely. Transfer the shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl.
- Process Nuts and Dates: Halve and pit the medjool dates. In the food processor, combine dates, pecans, walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Pulse until the nuts are broken down into tiny pieces but not completely powdery. Add this mixture to the mixing bowl with the shredded carrots.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: To the mixing bowl, add rolled oats and chia seeds. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly with a large spoon. If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly to bind, add a few tablespoons of water to help it stick.
- Form Energy Bites: Using a spoon, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball roughly the size of a ping-pong ball. If desired, roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat.
- Set the Bites: Arrange the energy bites on a baking sheet, spaced apart to prevent sticking. Place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set. These can be stored frozen for longer shelf life.
- Serve and Enjoy: When ready to eat, enjoy the energy bites plain or with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and creamy peanut butter on the side for extra creaminess and protein.
Notes
- Use medjool dates for a naturally sweet and sticky binding ingredient.
- If mixture is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until it holds together well.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Feel free to substitute nuts with almonds or cashews if preferred.
- This recipe contains nuts, so it is not suitable for those with nut allergies.
- Serving with Greek yogurt and peanut butter adds protein and makes for a more filling snack.
