Carrot Cake Energy Bites (Healthy!)

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, shredded (approximately 3/4 cup)
• 3/4 cup walnuts
• 3/4 cup pecans
• 3/4 cup dried dates
• 1/4 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

• In a food processor, combine walnuts, pecans, and spices; pulse until a coarse meal forms.
• Once the nuts are ground, add dried dates, apricots, vanilla extract, maple syrup (if desired), shredded carrots, and sea salt. Blend in the food processor until a thick paste is achieved.
• The addition of maple syrup is optional; taste your mixture for sweetness and add maple syrup as needed.
• Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and set them aside.
• Place shredded coconut in a small bowl and coat each rolled ball with coconut one at a time.
• Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for several months.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 energy bite
• Calories: 142 calories
• Sugar: 7 grams
• Fat: 11 grams
• Carbohydrates: 11 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Protein: 2 grams