How to Make Carrot Cake No-Bake Energy Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that many people love due to its moist and flavorful cake base, along with the creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. However, sometimes we want to enjoy the taste of a carrot cake without having to go through the process of baking a cake. That's where these Carrot Cake No-Bake Energy Bars come in.

These energy bars are the perfect way to satisfy your craving for carrot cake, all while providing you with a healthy and nutritious snack. Packed with whol...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole raw almonds
  • 10 pitted and chopped Medjool dates
  • ¾ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup dried pineapple pieces
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 bars

  • Line a 9-inch square dish with parchment paper.
  • Combine almonds, dates, carrots, coconut, pineapple pieces, protein powder, almond butter, coconut extract, almond extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon in a food processor fitted with the S blade. Attach the lid and pulse, stopping and scraping down the sides as needed, until everything is well combined and a crumbly, yet easily moldable, soft dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to the prepared dish and press it down and smooth it out evenly.
  • Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 12 bars and either serve immediately or wrap individually to serve later.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 31mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 186mg