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Carrot Cake Bites

Cultural Context

Carrot cake has its roots in medieval European cuisine, where carrots were used as a sweetener in desserts. In the United States, it became popular in the 1970s as a healthier dessert alternative, often featuring cream cheese frosting. Carrot Cake Bites are a modern, bite-sized twist on this classic, perfect for snacking or parties. They celebrate the sweet and earthy flavors of carrots, making them a delightful treat for all occasions.

AmericanUSdessert
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup cashew butter
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons water
1 scoop Tone It Up vanilla plant-based protein powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with similar flavor.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs provide a chocolate flavor with less sugar.

1

Add the carrots and oats into a food processor and pulse together.

2

Add all the remaining ingredients and pulse together to form a sticky batter.

3

Scoop out approximately two tablespoons of sticky batter at a time and roll into balls or bites.

4

Roll the bites into more shredded coconut.

5

Place in an airtight container.

6

Freeze to set for one to two hours.

7

Store in the fridge or the freezer.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchillingrolling

Equipment Needed

food processorairtight container

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freenut-free

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Carrot Cake TrufflesCarrot Cake Energy Bites

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