A tiny treat packed with flavor and healthy ingredients? Sign us up! Today our nutrition experts from OhioHealth Employer Solutions have a carrot cake energy bite recipe that will save you from your afternoon slump.
“Snack strategically with these energy bites that provide healthy fat, lots of fiber and protein to keep energy levels consistent between meals”, says Jenny Pitcher, a certified health and wellness coach and registered dietitian at OhioHealth. “They taste like a big bite of carrot cake without a load of sugar and are satisfying enough to replace a breakfast meal if you are on the go!”
“They’re the perfect mix of sweet and savory!” agrees OhioHealth Wellness Consultant, Mariah Fredritz, CHES, ACE. “This recipe pulls in pantry staples and a common veggie, a combination of oats, almond butter, carrots and coconut.” Check your pantry and then check out the recipe below!
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup drippy almond butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Use a food processor to pulse carrot until finely chopped (should be a generous 1/2 cup).
- Add oats and coconut. Pulse until coarsely ground.
- Add all other ingredients. Pulse until a smooth-ish, sticky “dough” forms. Use a spatula to push down several times.
- Roll into balls. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Recipe adapted by Mariah Fredritz, CHES, ACEfrom the Pinch of Yum blog
Print the Carrot Cake Energy Bites recipe.
Fredritz and Pitcher bring recipes like this one and cooking demonstrations to employers as part of OhioHealth’s Employer Solutions team. If you want to learn more about all OhioHealth Employer Solutions offers, visit our website. If you’re still hungry, check out more recipes here.
