Raw & Vegan Carrot Cake Bites

These healthy carrot cake bites remind you of an indulgent slice of cake, but are actually good for you! They’re vegan, no-bake and seriously delicious!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrots (about 1 large)
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1 cup oats (rolled or quick)
• 1/2 cup medjool dates (about 5)
• 1/4 cup cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut (for rolling)

Instructions

• Add the carrots into a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
• Return the bowl of the food processor back onto the base and add the pecans and coconut. Pulse to form a sandy texture. Add the oats and dates and process again until a sand texture has formed. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until a dough comes together.
• Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.
• Place the shredded coocnut in a shallow dish and roll each ball in the coconut to coat it. Place balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1 – 2 weeks.

Credit to: simplyquinoa