No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bars
Get all the flavor of carrot cake without turning on the oven with these No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bars. Sweet dates and raisins bind the mixture while providing natural caramel-like sweetness. Freshly grated carrots and shredded coconut add moisture and texture. Walnuts and almond flour provide a sturdy, protein-rich base. Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, they taste just like the classic dessert. These bars are raw, vegan, and packed with whole-food energy. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up or a healthy post-workout snack. Store them in the fridge for a cool, chewy treat.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Rest
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 210 per serving
- Temperature
- None
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Cost
- $8
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 0.25 cup warm water
- 1.5 cup almond flour
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
Steps
- 1Soak dates in warm water for 10 mins, then drain.
- 2Pulse dates in food processor to form paste.
- 3Add almond flour, spices, and salt; pulse to combine.
- 4Pulse in carrots and coconut.
- 5Pulse in walnuts and raisins lightly.
- 6Press into square pan.
- 7Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting.
Breakfast · Dessert · snack