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Carrot Cake Bites

Name: Carrot Cake Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup soaked raisins ((soak them in advance in boiling water for 15 minutes)); 1 cup shredded carrots; ½ cup toasted walnuts; 2 medjool dates (, pitted); ⅛ cup hemp hearts; ⅛ cup unsweetened grated coconut (, plus more for rolling); 2 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds; 2 tbsp coconut flour; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp fresh grated ginger (, optional)

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Candies and Small Sweet Bites

RSF GF OF

20 mins Prep: 20 mins Chilling Time: 2 hours

Serves 15

These nutty, gooey, spicy carrot cake bites feature many of the ingredients found in a traditional carrot cake, but are packed in small bite-sized snacks.

Ingredients

¼ cup soaked raisins (soak them in advance in boiling water for 15 minutes)
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup toasted walnuts
2 medjool dates , pitted
⅛ cup hemp hearts
⅛ cup unsweetened grated coconut , plus more for rolling
2 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds
2 tbsp coconut flour
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp fresh grated ginger , optional

Recipe

Step 1
Drain the raisins and squeeze them with your hands to get as much water out as possible.
Step 2
Place them, along with the rest of the ingredients, into a food processor. Process until all the ingredients are fully combined and a dough is formed.
Step 3
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll into a ball using your hands.
Step 4
Roll each ball in additional grated coconut until covered.
Step 5
Transfer to an airtight container and chill for at least 2 hours before eating. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Common Questions & Swaps

Feel free to swap out the walnuts with toasted pecans.
Do not replace the coconut flour with another nut flour.