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No-bake carrot cake bites served with berries.
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5 from 2 votes

No Bake Carrot Cake Bites

These no-bake carrot cake bites are everything you love about carrot cake in a simple, bite-sized snack. They’re soft, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet, with a chewy texture that makes them so satisfying. They come together in minutes, no baking required!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bites
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 10 Medjool dates, pitted see notes below
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional Topping

  • melted white chocolate to top bites with
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Instructions

  • Add the grated carrots, dates, oats, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until everything is well combined and forms a thick, sticky mixture. If the mixture seems dry or difficult to blend, add a very small amount of water to help it come together.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and place them into each cup of a mini silicone muffin pan.
  • Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture down firmly so that the bites will hold their shape. Optional: drizzle or top the bites with melted white chocolate or yogurt and sprinkles for a fun treat!
  • Place the tray in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the bites are firm and set.

Notes

  • Use soft, fresh dates. Soft Medjool dates will blend much more easily and help the mixture stick together. If your dates feel firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well before using.
  • Finely grate the carrots: This helps them blend easily into the mixture. I like to use the smallest holes on a box grater.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add only a small amount of water at a time, but be careful not to add too much water so that the mixture doesn't turn into a paste. Texture is great!

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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