Best 2 Carrot Cake Bites Recipes

Carrot cake bites are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake into bite-sized morsels. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with friends or a unique dessert to serve at your next party, these bite-sized delights are sure to be a hit. With their moist and flavorful sponge, sweet cream cheese frosting, and colorful sprinkles, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite. And the best part is, they're incredibly easy to make, making them a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE BITES

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No-bake energy bites with all the carrot cake flavor!

Provided by Kim

Time 1h35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

15 dates pitted Deglet Noor dates
5 medium dried apricots
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
¼ cup toasted almond butter
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Combine dates and apricots in a small measuring cup or bowl. Add enough hot water to cover and allow fruit to soak for 15 minutes to soften.
Drain dates and apricots and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add carrots, walnuts, coconut flakes, almond butter, flax meal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse, scraping down the sides frequently, until mixture comes together to form a mostly smooth, sticky dough, 5 to 7 minutes.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough using a lightly greased tablespoon measure. Roll into balls with lightly greased hands.
Place bites into an airtight container and freeze until set, at least 1 hour. Keep stored in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 39.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CARROT CAKE ENERGY BITES

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Snack bites of shredded carrots, old-fashioned oats, cinnamon, dates, and nuts are rolled in coconut flakes and chilled for a great mid-day boost.

Provided by Quaker®

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Quaker® Oats

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¾ cup Old Fashioned Quaker® Oats
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped almonds
⅓ cup coconut flakes

Steps:

Stir together first 5 ingredients.
Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, dip in coconut flakes, and refrigerate an hour before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

To make carrot cake bites with a moist and tender crumb, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour.
Be sure to finely grate the carrots so that they evenly distribute throughout the batter.
Use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple for a more intense flavor.
For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the batter for a classic carrot cake spice blend.
Top the carrot cake bites with a cream cheese frosting for a decadent finishing touch.
If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake the carrot cake batter in a 9x13 inch baking dish for about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake bites are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover carrots, and they can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them with a cream cheese frosting, a pecan topping, or a simple glaze, carrot cake bites are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.