No Bake Carrot Cake Bites Recipe
This No Bake Carrot Cake Bites Recipe brings classic carrot cake flavors into bite-sized treats without turning on your oven.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Fine grater
- Small cookie scoop
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates softened
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup finely grated carrots
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes.
- Drain dates completely and pat them dry.
- Add cashews to food processor first.
- Pulse cashews until they form fine crumbs.
- Add drained dates to the processor.
- Process until mixture forms sticky paste.
- Add grated carrots to the mixture.
- Mix in oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Add salt and honey to combine.
- Pulse until everything sticks together well.
- Roll mixture into 12 small balls.
- Roll each ball in coconut flakes.
- Refrigerate bites for 30 minutes minimum.
- Store in airtight container when firm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for optimal texture and flavor in your bites.
- Hard dates won't blend smoothly, so ensure they're soft before processing.
- Stop when cashews reach fine crumb stage to avoid making nut butter.
- Refrigeration helps the No Bake Carrot Cake Bites Recipe hold their shape perfectly.
- Keep finished bites refrigerated in airtight containers for up to one week.