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Weekly Wellness Recipe: Carrot Cake Energy Bites

A close-up of Carrot Cake Energy Bites, showing their golden-orange color and textured surface, with shredded carrots and walnuts in a cozy, rustic setting.

These soft and spiced Carrot Cake Energy Bites are the perfect nutrient-dense, grab-and-go snack.

These naturally sweet and spiced energy bites bring the comforting flavors of carrot cake into a Phase 2-friendly, grab-and-go snack. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and warming spices, they provide a nourishing energy boost without breaking your Phase 2 guidelines.

Nutritional Benefits

Carrot Cake Energy Bites offer a balanced mix of fiber, vitamins, and protein, making them a satisfying and nutritious snack.

  • Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene, supporting eye health and immunity.
  • Walnuts or Sunflower Seeds: Provide plant-based protein and healthy fats for sustained energy.
  • Cinnamon & Ginger: Naturally warming spices that help regulate blood sugar and digestion.
  • Applesauce: Adds natural sweetness and fiber while keeping the bites moist.
Fresh ingredients for Carrot Cake Energy Bites, including shredded carrots, applesauce, ginger, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, honey, and lemon, arranged on a wooden surface.

Wholesome and flavorful ingredients come together to create these naturally sweet Carrot Cake Energy Bites.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • ½ cup finely shredded carrots (squeeze out excess moisture)
  • ½ cup approved nuts or seeds (crushed walnuts or sunflower seeds work well)
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (or 1 finely diced apple)
  • 1 packet stevia (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp pink salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour (only if needed for texture)

Instructions

  1. Shred the carrots finely and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  3. If the mixture is too wet, add a little coconut flour until the consistency is firm enough to roll.
  4. Roll into small bite-sized balls and place on parchment paper.
  5. Chill for 15-30 minutes in the fridge before serving.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (makes about 6 small bites)

  • Calories: ~70
  • Carbohydrates: ~8g
  • Fats: ~4g
  • Protein: ~2g
  • Sugar: ~4g
  • Fiber: ~2g

A Naturally Sweet Treat

These Carrot Cake Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a sweet treat while staying on track with Phase 2. Perfect for meal prep or a quick energy boost, they deliver all the flavors of carrot cake in a wholesome, grab-and-go format.

For more delicious and nutritious recipes, check out these articles:

Weekly Wellness Recipe: Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Weekly Wellness Recipe: Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Weekly Wellness Recipe: Easy Homemade Kimchi for Probiotic Power

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