The NO-BAKE carrot cake energy bites are gluten-free , naturally sweet, diabetic friendly, and perfect for meal prep, snack or dessert. Let’s just say they actually taste like natural, wholesome ingredients and not like artificial flavors with a ton of processed sugar.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 golf size balls
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
CAKE INGREDIENTS:
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup walnuts
1 cup dates
6 tbsps unsweetened shredded coconut
1tbsp chia seeds
1tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
8 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp maple syrup or your choice of sugar free sweetener
Instructions
- Combine cake ingredients in a food processor until it is mixed well and firm.
- Roll into approximately golf size balls. Chill in the freezer while you make the frosting.
- Mix the icing ingredients in a bowl with a fork until well mixed. It is easier to mix when cream cheese has been out of the refrigerator for a while.
- Coat the carrot bites with frosting and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish with shredded carrot and/or nuts.
Notes
These are a great option for Easter! They are super cute for entertaining.
