No-Bake Carrot Bites – A Healthy and Delicious Snack
These no-bake carrot bites are a perfect combination of natural sweetness, crunchy texture, and wholesome ingredients. Made with oats, pecans, almond butter, and fresh grated carrots, they’re packed with fiber, healthy fats, and a touch of spice from cinnamon and nutmeg. Quick to prepare and requiring no baking, these bites are an excellent on-the-go snack, post-workout boost, or healthy treat for any time of the day!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats gluten-free
- ⅓ cup raw pecans chopped
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- ¾ cup almond butter well stirred
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup packed grated carrot
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped pecans, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add almond butter, maple syrup, and grated carrots, mixing until the ingredients are fully combined and sticky.
- Using your hands or a spoon, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Place the bites on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- If the mixture feels too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of extra almond butter or a little maple syrup.
- For a nut-free version, replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter and swap pecans for pumpkin seeds.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to two months.
- Customize with dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chia seeds for extra flavor and nutrition.