Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour (or any nut flour of choice)
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots (packed)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup pitted Medjool dates (softened, about 8–10 dates)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Shred the carrots finely and soften the dates by soaking them in warm water for 10 minutes if needed. Measure out all other ingredients.
- In a food processor, pulse the oats and almond flour until coarsely ground. Add the carrots, dates, maple syrup, spices, salt, and vanilla. Blend until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough. Fold in chopped nuts by hand if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls between your palms. If desired, roll the bites in shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Place the bites on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, replace almond flour with sunflower seed flour or additional oats.
- Vegan option: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more dates or maple syrup to taste.
- Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks/Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free/Vegan-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg