Description
These carrot cake protein bites are a healthy and delicious snack. They are easy to make and perfect for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix well until a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- You can add other spices like ginger or allspice for more flavor.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more applesauce or almond butter.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more protein powder or oats.
- These bites can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg