Carrot Cake Energy Bites

Name: Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup oats, such as quaker® old fashioned oats; 2 cup finely shredded carrots; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup finely chopped dates; 2/3 cup finely chopped almonds; 2/3 cup coconut flakes; water

The Daily Meal Contributors|Feb. 17, 2017 12:43 pm EST

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Recipe Courtesy of Quaker OatsCarrot cake is delicious, but it’s usually off limits until dessert. A slice of decadent carrot cake with rich cream cheese icing can reach around 500 calories, which can easily ruin your diet for the day. These carrot cake energy bites encapsulate the flavor of carrot cake, minus the calories. Best part about them is that they don’t even require baking.

Servings

24

Ingredients

2 1/4 cup oats, such as quaker® old fashioned oats
2 cup finely shredded carrots
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped dates
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
2/3 cup coconut flakes
water

Directions

Stir together first five ingredients (oats, carrots, cinnamon, dates and almonds). Add water, one tablespoon at a time, as needed for shaping consistency.
Form the dough into 24 heaping tablespoon-sized balls. Roll lightly in coconut flakes. Refrigerate at least an hour before eating. Store leftovers in refrigerator, covered