If you’re not up for the hassle of baking carrot cake from scratch, then you’ll adore these No Bake Carrot Cake Bites. They’re a breeze to whip up, requiring just one bowl and 5 ingredients, plus they’re gluten-free!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- No Bake Carrot Cake Bites can be made in just about 20 minutes.
- With only 5 simple ingredients, they’re a cinch to prepare.
- Feel free to jazz them up with raisins or walnuts if you fancy.
- While this recipe is gluten-free, it can easily be made vegan with vegan white chocolate.
- Enjoy the delightful taste of carrot cake without the fuss and stress.
Helpful Tips:
- Start by mixing the wet ingredients, then add the carrots, and finally, the oat flour.
- Enhance the carrot cake flavor by adding raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, or ground ginger.
- For best results, use a cookie scoop to shape the bites. If you don’t have one, a tablespoon will do just fine.
- If the bites are too soft, pop them in the freezer until firm before dipping them in white chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use a different flour instead of oat flour?
Absolutely! Almond flour works well, but you might need to adjust the quantity slightly. Coconut flour is another option, but you’ll likely need less, around 1/4-1/2 cup. - Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?
Certainly! - Are these vegan?
Not quite, due to the white chocolate coating. However, you can easily make them vegan by using vegan white chocolate chips.
No Bake Carrot Cake Bites
Ingredients
No Bake Bites:
- 1/2 cup creamy all-natural almond butter or any nut or seed butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, agave, or date syrup
- 1 1/4 cups oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots use a cheese grater or microplane
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips melted with 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Other Additions:
- Walnuts
- Raisins
- Cinnamon
- Ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, almond butter, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until fully combined.
- Add oat flour and carrots, mixing until well incorporated.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to roll the dough into balls. Place them on a lined baking sheet and freeze while you melt the white chocolate.
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each session.
- Dip and coat the balls in white chocolate, then place them back on the lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1-3 minutes, then drizzle with more white chocolate and add walnuts and cinnamon for toppings.
- Return to the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Opt for smooth and creamy all-natural almond butter without palm oil for best results.
- Freshly grated carrots offer better flavor and texture. Use a cheese grater or microplane.
- Store these bites in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go snack or dessert. They can also be frozen; just thaw on the counter for 10 minutes before enjoying.