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No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites Recipe

4.4 from 83 reviews

These No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites are a delicious and healthy snack combining shredded carrots, oats, cream cheese, and warming spices. Perfect for a quick treat without turning on the oven, they deliver the classic flavors of carrot cake in a convenient bite-sized form. Just mix, roll, and chill for an easy no-cook dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Grate the carrots finely and soften the cream cheese to make mixing easier. Gather the oats and spices.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, softened cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended into a sticky, cohesive mixture.
  3. Form Bites: Using your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them gently into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Chill: Place the rolled bites on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
  5. Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately after chilling or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for a quick and healthy snack.

Notes

  • You can add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
  • For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese or mashed banana.
  • If the mixture feels too wet, add more oats to achieve a rolling consistency.
  • These bites do not require baking, making them perfect for a quick and easy dessert.
  • Make sure to chill sufficiently to allow the bites to firm up and hold their shape.

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