No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites Recipe
These wholesome Carrot Cake Granola Bites are a delightful treat that combines the cozy flavors of carrot cake with the convenience of an on-the-go snack. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, pecans, almond butter, and grated carrots, these bite-sized delights are perfect for a quick energy boost or a satisfying post-workout refuel. With just the right hint of cinnamon and sweet raisins, these granola bites are a delightful balance of flavors and textures. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy as a guilt-free snack anytime, anywhere.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cups unroasted pecans, chopped
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 3 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (packed) grated carrot
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans and flaxseed meal.
- Stir in the almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined.
- Stir in the grated carrot and raisins.
- Using 1 rounded tablespoon of the mixture for each bite, form the mixture into bite-sized balls. Use a medium-sized cookie scoop makes this process easier. Squeeze the mixture in the palm of your hand, forming a fist around it so it sticks together. Roll into a ball.
- Place the granola bites on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.
- Store the remaining granola bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Alternatively, they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- To freeze: Place the bites on a baking sheet, cover and freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Transfer them to an airtight freezer container. Separate the layers with wax paper or parchment paper so the bites don’t stick together.
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Approximately 22 granola bites
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Granola Bite
- Calories: 100.3 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
- Protein Content: 3 g
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 5 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 3 g
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