Carrot Cake Protein Bites
13 ingredients · 20 minutes · 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Carrot (medium, shredded)
- 3/4 cup Walnuts
- 3/4 cup Pecans
- 3/4 cup Pitted Dates
- 1/4 cup Raisins
- 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 1/2 tsps Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Nutmeg (ground)
- 2 tbsps Maple Syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
- up Unsweetened
- Shredded Coconut
Directions
- In a food processor, combine walnuts, pecans and spices, pulse into a course meal.
- Once nuts have been ground, add dried dates, apricots, vanilla extract, maple syrup, shredded carrots and sea salt. Blend in food processor to combine until a thick paste is formed.
- After the batter is formed, roll into golf ball size balls and set aside.
- Add shredded coconut to a small bowl and add rolled balls to the shredded coconut one at a time and toss to coat. Enjoy
Notes
Leftovers:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. The bites will keep in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for a few months.
A Bariatric Tip:
For additional protein, have a few turkey or chicken slices, or a hard boiled egg on the side. Keeping snacks under 200 calories is ideal. These bites are 178 calories but extremely nutrient dense.
Nutrition
Calories 173, Cholesterol 0mg, Fat 12g, Sodium 38mg, Carbs 16g, Vitamin A 1704IU, Fiber 3g, Vitamin C 1mg, Sugar 11g, Calcium 37mg, Protein 4g, Iron 1mg
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