Carrot cake energy balls!

Shredded Carrots – You’ll need about 2 large carrots to create 2 cups of shredded carrots. You can use a cheese grater to shred them.
Dates – These are used to sweeten the energy bites and also help them to stick together. I used regular dates for this recipe but you can also use medjool dates, just make sure the dates are pitted.
Oat Flour – If you don’t have oat flour you can easily make your own at home using rolled oats. See my instructions here.
Shredded Coconut – You’ll need unsweetened shredded coconut for this recipe that will be added to the batter and also rolled in afterward.
Pumpkin Seeds – Choose raw or roasted pumpkin seeds with no added salt. If you have a nut allergy you can use Gerbs pumpkin seeds which are made in a nut-free facility.
Sunflower Seed Butter – The go-to in my house is Sunbutter as it’s made in a nut-free facility. If you’re not concerned with nut allergies you can use any nut or seed butter for this recipe (almond butter, peanut butter etc).
Spices – You’ll also need cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to create the beautiful spice flavor that you would normally taste in carrot cake!

How To Make Carrot Cake Bites

Shred The Carrots – First, you’ll need to shred two large carrots using a cheese grater. No need to peel them if you don’t want to, just wash them first.
Food Processor – Add all the ingredients to the food processor including shredded carrots, dates, oat flour (you can easily make your own), unsweetened shredded coconut, unsalted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seed butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger and salt. Blend on low until everything is broken down and comes together in a sticky texture.
Roll Into Balls – Scoop out 1 Tbsp of the mixture and roll into a ball between your hands. Repeat the process until all the batter is used. Add 1/3 cup of shredded coconut to a bowl and roll each carrot cake bite in the coconut. You might need to gently press it into the sides.
Storage – Add the balls to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. These carrot cake bites can also be stored in a freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months.