Name: Carrot Cake Bites
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat bread flour, or your choice of flour; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup coconut, finely shredded; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped (or other nut); 1 cup carrots, finely shredded; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

Carrot Cake Bites

By: Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition

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By: Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition

This recipe for Carrot Cake Bites, adapted by Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition, may be the best healthy carrot cake recipe for those looking to control their portions. It's easy to just get that carrot cake taste without indulging in a huge calorie-laden slice of a moist carrot cake with this idea.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Purple Carrot

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Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat bread flour, or your choice of flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup coconut, finely shredded
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped (or other nut)
1 cup carrots, finely shredded
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven at 375 degrees F.
In large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and oats. Then, add the carrots, almonds, raisins, coconut and cinnamon to the mixture.
In separate bowl, mix together the agave, vanilla, applesauce and optional coconut oil.
Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture, and stir until combined.
Drop onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, about one tablespoon in size. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

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CreativityGoddess

Dec 05, 2011

@novascotiagirl - Agave nectar is a natural sweetener comparable to honey. You could probably substitute honey if you are unable to find agave nectar in your area. Hope this helps! -The editors of FaveHealthyRecipes

novascotiagirl

Dec 02, 2011

This recipe sounds great, but what is agave nectar, could you subsitute milk? Vaunda