raw carrot cake bites are the perfect healthy grab + go snack. filled with lots of healthy fats + protein, these chewy + delicious little bites are sure to be a favorite!

makes 12 bites

vegan + gluten free

watch me make this here!

what you need

• 1 cup chopped carrots, approx 1.5 large carrots
• 12 mejdool dates – see note below
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling

what you do

• if your dates are dry, soak in hot water for 10 minutes, pat dry to remove excess water.
• chop carrots into small chunks and add to a food processor, until you have very small pieces, then remove and transfer to a large bowl.
• add dates, seeds, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon + sea salt to food processor. pulse until you have a sticky mixture.
• add the carrots back in and pulse a few more times until everything is combined.
• transfer mixture to the large bowl. roll 1 tbsp servings into balls then roll in shredded coconut.
• repeat until all the mixture has been rolled.
• chill for 15-20 minutes then enjoy!