Carrot Cake Bites
A mini piece of carrot cake wrapped up in a bite-size energy ball.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats use gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup grated carrots peeled and packed tight
- 1/4 cup almond or peanut butter
- 2/3 cup Medjool dates chopped
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your food processor. Pulse until the batter mixes together and forms a ball. You may need to add a little water to help your machine continue to blend. Scrape the sides as needed. This should take only 2-3 minutes.
- Shape the batter into small balls by rolling between your hands. This is the sticky part, so occasionally moisten your hands so the balls don't stick to you. Or you can use plastic gloves for this step. Make the balls about the size of a small apricot.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in a freezer for about an hour. This will make them a little firmer. Or you can just enjoy them right away.
Notes
Did you know that the average American eats 22 teaspoons of sugar every day? The American Heart Association recommends that women eat up to 6 teaspoons daily, 9 teaspoons for men, and 4 teaspoons for preschoolers and school-age children.
Does it surprise you that the American Heart Association would be the one making these recommendations? This is because a high sugar diet can have a harmful effect on your heart. Too much sugar increases inflammation in the walls of your arteries which, over time, can lead to a fatal heart attack. You can reduce the sugar in desserts by using dried fruits as a sweetener. Plus, you’ll be getting additional fiber which will boost your health in many ways. The fiber can significantly lower your cholesterol naturally.