Occasions Party Party Appetizer Finger Food Carrot Cake Energy Bites 4.9 (12) 12 Reviews These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack. By Beth Lipton Beth Lipton Beth Lipton is a food writer and recipe developer, and has also been food director for Health and All You magazines. Beth’s writing has appeared in publications including Diabetic Living, Epicurious and Clean Eating, and she has authored three cookbooks: Carnivore-ish, You Made That Dessert? and Peaches. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 8, 2024 Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 22 Yield: 22 bites Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup pitted dates ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup chia seeds 2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of ground pepper Directions Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped. Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form. Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. each. Jacob Fox Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 48 Calories 2g Fat 8g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 22 Serving Size 1 bite Calories 48 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 5g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 874IU 17% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 4mcg 1% Sodium 30mg 1% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 15mg 3% Potassium 88mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.