Recipe of the Month: Delicious Carrot Cake Bites

By Athlete's Care on April 19, 2017

Toronto Sports Dieititan

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 6 medjool dates, pitted
  • 3/4 cup walnuts (or any nut you have)
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Yield:15-20 bites       Prep time:15 min      Total time:15 min

Gluten Free • Dairy Free • Paleo

Directions

  1. Reserve 1/4 cup shredded coconut in a shallow dish for rolling.
  2. Place remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend.
  3. Form mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and roll in reserved shredded coconut, coating balls completely. Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. Keep chilled, or freeze in an airtight container. Enjoy 1 or 2 as a snack or dessert. 

**Recipe adapted from Joyous Health - http://www.joyoushealth.com/


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