Name: Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates; 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 0.25 cup chopped pecans; 0.25 cup chia seeds; 2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.25 teaspoon salt; Pinch of ground pepper

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

22

Yield:

22 bites

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup chia seeds
2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground pepper

Directions

Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.
Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.
Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. each.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

48	Calories
2g	Fat
8g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 22
Serving Size 1 bite
Calories 48
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Vitamin A 874IU	17%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Folate 4mcg	1%
Sodium 30mg	1%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 15mg	3%
Potassium 88mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.