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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Recipes » Carrot Cake Energy Bites

    Carrot Cake Energy Bites

    Published: Feb 1, 2023 · Modified: Mar 31, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

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    These carrot cake energy bites are a tasty treat to fuel your body. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, carrots, and nuts, these bites are a delicious and healthy snack to keep you going throughout the day.

    Making energy bites are perfect to have on hand for busy mornings or mid-day cravings to satisfy your sweet tooth. These chocolate oatmeal bites or these pumpkin oatmeal bites are other favorites to try!

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    closeup of carrot cake bite with oatmeal, raisins, carrots and spices

    Carrot cake bites are both delicious and nutritious. They are a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and are perfect for on-the-go snacks.

    These bites are gluten-free (when using GF oats) and dairy-free, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

    Ingredients for Carrot Cake Balls 

    (makes about 24 bites)

    Rolled oats – use old fashioned oats or quick cooking oats

    Shredded carrots – I like to shred by own but you can buy pre-shredded as welll.

    Raisins – You can substitute craisins as well.

    Chopped almonds – I use a food processor or hand chopper to get them crushed finely.

    Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg

    Almond butter – for binding the ingredients.

    Maple syrup – Use the real stuff for the best flavors.

    How to Make these Carrot Cake Bites

    In a mixing bowl, mix together oats, shredded carrots, almonds, raisins, and cinnamon.

    Add almond butter and maple syrup and mix together thoroughly.

    Place mixture in the refrigerator for one hour.

    Shape into one-inch bites.

    Variations/ Substitutions

    • Add pitted dates – add ½ – 1 cup of dates. If using them, place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended completely. Then refrigerate and roll into balls.
    • Swap of another kind of nut – Use shopped pecans instead of almonds.
    • Swap the nut butter – Use cashew butter, sunflower butter, or even peanut butter if you don’t mind a more nutty flavor.
    • Swap the sweetener – Use honey or agave syrup or even a sugar free alternative.

    How to store energy bites?

    Store these energy balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container in a singlel layer for for up to 4-5 days.

    Can you freeze energy bites?

    Yes! They are great to make ahead and freeze. Place the rolled balls in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2-3 months. I like to flash freeze them on a baking sheet for about an hour then place, then place them between parchment paper or wax paper to keep them from sticking together in the container.

    several carrot and raisin oatmeal energy balls on a white plate
    several carrot cake energy bites on a white plate

    Carrot Cake Energy Bites

    These carrot cake energy bites are a tasty treat to fuel your body. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, carrots, and nuts, these bites are a delicious and healthy snack to keep you going throughout the day.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 24 bites
    Calories: 57kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ½ cup shredded carrots
    • ¼ cup raisins
    • ¼ cup chopped almonds
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon cloves
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅓ cup almond butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, mix together oats, shredded carrots, almonds, raisins, and spices.
      1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup shredded carrots, ¼ cup raisins, ¼ cup chopped almonds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon cloves, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • Add almond butter and maple syrup and mix together thoroughly.
      ⅓ cup almond butter, ¼ cup maple syrup
    • Place mixture in the refrigerator for one hour.
    • Shape into one-inch bites.

    Notes

    Add ½ – 1 cup of dates. If using them, place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended completely. Then refrigerate and roll into balls.
    Swap the chopped nuts for chopped pecans
    You can also use cashew butter, sunflower butter, or even peanut butter if you don’t mind a more nutty flavor.
    Use honey or agave syrup or even a sugar free alternative.
    Store these energy balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container in a single layer for for up to 4-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bite | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Laura

      February 08, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my word! Made these as a protein snack for myself and the kids and they are fantastic! I ended up using sunflower seed butter and sunflower seeds so my daughter could take them to school, and they were still great! Yum!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        February 08, 2015 at 8:24 pm

        So glad they were a hit Laura! I am going to have to try with sunflower butter too! Yummmm!

        Reply
    2. Nadya@FitNotBroke

      November 13, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      I`ll definitely give these bites a try! Cheap, healthy, and I bet they are bursting with flavor… The only thing I don`t like about raw bites is that they tend to be too moist when I take the too work and carry them in my bag. Any ideas how to make them dryer? 🙂

      Reply
    3. Jessica

      October 19, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      The carrot cake bites are amazing!!! I have the worst sweet tooth but these totally hit the spot. It was also easy to sub – I didn’t have raisins & used walnuts instead of almonds & natural peanut butter in place of the almond butter. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    4. Miz Helen

      September 30, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      I just love your Carrot Cake Bites! This is a fantastic recipe and thanks so much for sharing it with us. Hope to see you again real soon at Full Plate Thursday!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    5. Kimberly

      September 29, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      This looks so good! I’m going to have to try these. Pinned. We had so much fun partying with you at our last party. We hope to see you tonight’s party at 7 pm. We love to see what you have been working on! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
      Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    6. Melissa @ Simply Sweets by Honeybee

      September 28, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      These look great! I’ve been on a mission to make healthier choices especially when it comes to snacking. I tend to reach for bad stuff when I’m at work. These would be a perfect snack. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    7. Sami

      September 28, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Yum! These look so great. I need something like this as a quick snack while working. Love it!

      Reply
    8. Erin {Delightful E Made}

      September 27, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Hi Sherri! These Carrot Cake Bites look so fantastic! I’m always on the hunt for healthy snacks, and these would totally hit the spot. Have pinned! Would love it if you would come by our Create and Share DIY & Recipe party and share this and a few other of your fantastic creations. The party is now live at: http://delightfulemade.com/2014/09/23/create-share-diy-recipe-party-24/
      Hope to see you there! 😉
      ~Erin

      Reply
    9. Cathy

      September 27, 2014 at 8:43 am

      I love carrot cake and energy bites, and this is the best of both! Yummy! Thanks so much for sharing on Turn it up Tuesdays!
      Cathy

      Reply
    10. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

      September 26, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Yum! These bites look so good. Found you from Friday Favorites!

      Reply
    11. Stephanie

      September 26, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Looks delicious, love this idea!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

      Reply
    12. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth

      September 25, 2014 at 11:54 pm

      These look yummy! I’ve got some carrots in the fridge just begging to be made into these haha
      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Healing Tomato

      September 25, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Coming to you from A New York Foodie’s Link Party. You have a great recipe here. I am always trying to get carrots into my diet, so, this is a fun way to include them.

      Reply
    14. Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage

      September 25, 2014 at 9:37 am

      They look great! Pinning to try later. Thanks for the recipe. ~ Nancy

      Reply
    15. Angela

      September 24, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      These look so so good!!!! Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Roundup Link Party! ~ Angela @ LeMoine Family Kitchen

      Reply
    16. Megan

      September 24, 2014 at 1:55 am

      Thank you for sharing! While we appreciate your tasty recipe, Outside [the Box] link party is geared toward DIY, Crafty, and Home Decor. We hope to see some of your amazing projects instead!

      Reply
    17. Kat@Home. Made. Interest.

      September 23, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      These look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      September 22, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      I make homemade lara bar balls that remind me of these. But I have not done a carrot cake version. YUM! Pinned and will definitely make!

      Reply
    19. leslie

      September 22, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Thank you for sharing this!! I have to pass it on to my daughter ~ sounds like something she’ll LOVE!!! Have a great new week.

      Reply
    20. Sylvie Roy

      September 22, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      These look fantastic! I’m going to pin these and give them a try soon! I don’t eat oats, so I will see if I can maybe add more almonds or maybe some hemp nuts to replace them.

      Reply
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