These Spiced Carrot Cake Bliss Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack, perfect for a quick energy boost throughout the day! Bursting with flavor and health benefits, they make a fantastic addition to your snack repertoire. My kids enjoy these on weekends when they’re craving chocolate; they honestly taste like a delicious carrot chocolate cake with everything in between!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup oats
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 10 dates, pitted
• ½ cup walnuts
• 1/3 cup pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger)
• A pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt
• Homemade Nutella (optional, for filling)
• Crushed walnuts (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the oats, shredded carrots, pitted dates, pecans, vanilla extract, maple syrup, ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Process until a sticky dough forms and everything is well blended.
2. Form the Bliss Bites: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. If you want to add a little surprise, you can make an indentation in the center of each ball and fill it with a small dollop of homemade Nutella before rolling it back into a ball or drizzling Nutella on top and adding crushed walnuts.
3. Chill: Place the carrot cake bliss bites on a tray lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Serve: Once chilled, serve and enjoy these delicious and nutritious bliss bites! You can also roll them in crushed walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Note:

Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste preference. These energy bites make for a convenient and tasty snack to keep your energy levels up throughout the day!

Health Note:

The delightful blend of spices in these Spiced Carrot Cake Bliss Bites offers more than just great flavor:

• Cinnamon provides anti-inflammatory properties and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
• Nutmeg offers soothing benefits for the stomach, aids in stress relief, and may even promote better sleep.
• Ginger boasts anti-inflammatory properties and aids in soothing the stomach.

Enjoy these blissful bites not just for their taste but also for the wholesome benefits they provide! 🌟🥕

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