Paleo Carrot Cake Bites
Craving cake but still pretending to be “wholesome”? Enter: Paleo Carrot Cake Bites—your shortcut to dessert without the sugar shame spiral. These tiny power-packed treats bring cozy spices, natural sweetness, and zero guilt (unless you eat the whole batch, which—let’s be real—you will). They’re like your grandma’s carrot cake got a vegan, gluten-free, protein-boosted glow-up and started shopping at Whole Foods. No oven drama, no frosting fiasco, just wholesome energy balls that scream, “I snack like a wellness influencer.” Perfect for busy days, post-yoga munchies, or fake meal prep that’s really just dessert in disguise.
Paleo Carrot Cake Bites
These no-bake Paleo Carrot Cake Bites are the perfect sweet snack—gluten-free, vegan, and made with wholesome, clean ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates pitted
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut oil melted, optional for extra richness
Instructions
- Add walnuts and dates to a food processor. Pulse until crumbly and combined, but not a paste.
- Toss in shredded carrots, almond flour, coconut, chia seeds, spices, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Blend until everything looks delicious and sticks together when pressed.
- Optional: add melted coconut oil for a softer texture.
- Roll mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container, and pretend you’ll only eat one.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Bite)
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Bite)
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 4%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin E: 5%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a dash of ginger for spicy kick.
- Roll in extra shredded coconut for a cute snowball look.
- Sub dates with dried pineapple if you’re feeling tropical.
- Great with almond butter drizzle or dipped in dark chocolate.
- Hide from family unless you’re ready to share your stash.
