Serves 22
Prep Time 15 mins
Duration 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.25 cup chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup chia seeds
• 2 medium carrots, (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground ginger
• 0.25 tsp ground turmeric
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 pinch ground pepper

Method

1. Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.
2. Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.
3. Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. each.

Chefs Tips

• To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
• These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack.

Nutritional Value

(per serving)

Calories 48 kcal
Total Fat 1.7 gm
Saturated Fat 0.2 gm
Carbohydrates 8.2 gm
Fibre 1.6 gm
Protein 0.9 gm