Description
These No Bake Carrot Cake Bites are a healthy and delicious snack that combines creamy almond butter, sweet maple syrup, and fresh shredded carrots with warming spices. Coated in melted white chocolate, they mimic the flavors of classic carrot cake in a convenient bite-sized form without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Toppings
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients and spices: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy almond butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and carrots: Gradually stir in the oat flour followed by the shredded carrots. Mix everything until fully combined to form a dough-like consistency that holds together.
- Form the bites: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough into bite-sized balls. Place each formed ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Freeze and melt chocolate: Place the baking sheet with the carrot cake bites in the freezer while melting the white chocolate chips combined with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals and stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and coat: Dip each frozen ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Return the coated bites onto the lined baking sheet in the freezer. Optionally, drizzle more melted chocolate over the top or add your favorite toppings.
- Set and serve: Freeze the dipped bites for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Once set, the carrot cake bites are ready to enjoy as a sweet, wholesome snack.
Notes
- Store the carrot cake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- For a vegan option, ensure the white chocolate chips are dairy-free or substitute with dark chocolate.
- You can customize toppings by sprinkling chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or additional cinnamon on the chocolate before it sets.
- If oat flour is not available, you can make your own by grinding oats in a food processor until fine.
- These bites are naturally sweetened with maple syrup but you can adjust the sweetness to taste.
