Carrot Cake Bites
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
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