Carrot Cake Protein Bites With Coconut Butter Glaze
No-bake Carrot Cake Protein Bites with Coconut Butter Glaze made with real carrot, warming spices,and vanilla protein for lasting energy. All the sweetness and spice of carrot cake, but made with good-for-you ingredients. They taste like dessert, naturally sweetened, a good source of fiber and healthy fats and protein-rich! Finished with a creamy coconut butter drizzle, these bites are perfect for healthy snacking, meal prep, or a nourishing bite-sized sweet treat. 🥕🥥
Servings 14
Ingredients
Protein Ball Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 3/4 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
Coconut Butter Glaze
- 1/4 cup coconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1-2 teaspoons warm water, if needed for drizzling consistency
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until they resemble coarse flour.Add dates, protein powder, grated carrot, nut butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.Process until the mixture becomes soft and slightly sticky. If needed, add a teaspoon of water or almond milk.Stir in any optional add-ins by hand.Roll into 12-16 individual balls approximately 1½ tablespoons each. Place on a lined tray and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
Coconut Butter Glaze
- Gently melt coconut butter in a small dish with 10 second bursts in the microwave or place the jar in hot water until the coconut butter melts. Measure out ¼ cup and stir in maple syrup if using.Add the maple syrup (if using) and milk and whisk until combined and a thick (but spreadable) glaze has been formed. Add additional milk and/or maple syrup to thin if needed.Using a spoon, dollop and spread glaze evenly on each chilled ball, Or simply drizzle over each ball. Place in fridge to allow to set before serving.Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.  Â
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually really good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.
It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you will find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe:Â Homemade Coconut ButterÂ
