Description

These Carrot Cake Protein Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack, combining the wholesome flavors of shredded carrots, oats, and warm cinnamon with the added boost of vanilla protein powder. Perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout treat, these no-bake bites are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite nut butter and toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup vanilla protein powder
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Wet Ingredients

¼ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

Toppings (Optional)

Melted white chocolate or cream cheese icing for drizzling

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded carrots, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add the almond butter and honey to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients come together and form a sticky, cohesive dough.
Form Bites: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, ensuring they hold their shape firmly.
Add Topping: Drizzle the formed bites with melted white chocolate or cream cheese icing for an added sweet touch and enhanced flavor.
Chill: Place the bites in the refrigerator and chill for at least 10 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.

Notes

You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut butter according to your preference.
Maple syrup is a great vegan alternative to honey.
The protein powder flavor can be swapped for chocolate or plain based on taste.
Store the protein bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
To make them nut-free, replace walnuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: carrot cake, protein bites, healthy snacks, no-bake, protein snack, energy bites, oats, carrot snacks