Carrot and Date Energy Bites ~ No Bake and So Easy
You can make these no-bake, carrot date balls in 5 minutes... really! They are healthy, delicious and use real ingredients. Use this basic recipe and change it up based on your tastes and what you have in your kitchen. They're perfect for snacks, quick breakfasts, or lunchboxes. Make ahead or freeze leftovers to enjoy them anytime.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Plate or bowl for rolling and storing
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates
- 3 cups shredded coconut
- 2 small carrots cut into pieces or peeled
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon nut butter or tahini
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey if mixture is dry
Instructions
- Remove stems and pits from dates.
- Add all ingredients to blender.
- Pulse the food processor in short bursts. Blend until dates form a paste; scrap sides as needed.
- Shape into balls.
- Refrigerate or freeze until you are ready to serve.
Notes
If it's dry when blending, add one tablespoon of maple syrup at a time.
This is a versatile recipe. You can use honey instead of maple syrup. Add in other dried fruit, chopped nuts, nutmeg, ginger, chocolate chips, rolled oats, etc. as you wish. You can set aside some of the mixture and make different combinations, including rolling them in chopped nuts, cocoa powder, etc.
Store covered in fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 6 months.