Carrot Cake No-Bake Energy Bars

Made with Medjool dates, pineapples, and coconut, these no-bake, carrot cake-flavored energy bars are simple to make in your food processor. Top with additional shredded coconut, dried fruit, or raisins if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 9-inch square dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer dough to the prepared dish and press it down and smooth it out evenly.

Step 4

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.