Description
Carrot Cake Protein Bites are a delicious and healthy snack that combines the flavors of carrot cake with the benefits of protein, making them perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder.
- Add the grated carrots, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts if using.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- These bites can be frozen for longer storage.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and a plant-based protein powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake Protein Bites, Healthy Snack, No-bake Recipe, Protein Balls