Carrot Cake Bites (No-Bake)

Rainbow carrots grown by Willow Wisp Organic Farm

Yields 16 Bites
Vegam, Gluten, Soy, and Dairy Free

Note: This is an AI-generated photo created to represent the look and feel of our Carrot Cake Bites. The real deal is being lovingly crafted — and will be photographed soon in all its delicious glory! Stay tuned.

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Ingredients: Carrot Cake

2½ cups shredded carrots from Willow Wisp Organic Farm, packed (about 3-4 large carrots)

1 cup raw walnuts or pecans (or a mix of both)

1 cup Medjool dates, pitted

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

½ teaspoon sea salt

Ingredients: Cashew Cream Frosting

1 cup raw cashews

¼ cup warm water

¼ cup Journey’s End Farm maple syrup

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

½ teaspoon sea salt

Cake Instructions

1. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment; let the edges hang over so you can easily remove it from the pan.

2. In a food processor, combine the nuts and dates; run the machine until both are crumbly.

3. Add coconut, cinnamon, pie spice, and salt; pulse to combine.

4. Add carrots and run the machine, stopping and scraping the sides of the bowl 2-3 times until all ingredients combine.

5. Scoop “batter” into your prepared pan and press evenly to fill the base of the pan; place in fridge or freezer to set.

Frosting Instructions

1. Add cashews to a clean food processor bowl and run the machine until the nuts are tiny crumbles. Scrape sides and let the machine run again.

2. While the machine is running, add water, maple, coconut oil, and salt; stop, scrape and mix again.

3. Using a spatula, scrape the bowl, pouring the frosting onto the carrot cake; spread evenly and decorate with extra nuts and cinnamon (if desired).

4. Return to the fridge for at least 4 hours to set (overnight is best).

Quick Tips & Health Benefits

• Use extra nuts and cinnamon for decorating.

• Best made a day ahead and let it set (before needing to serve).

• Keeps well in the freezer and no need to defrost for more than a few minutes.

• Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that converts to vitamin A in the body, supporting immune health, skin vitality, and eye function.

• Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with trace minerals and a lower glycemic impact than processed sugar.

• Raw walnuts and pecans provide healthy fats, plant-based protein, and omega-3s — great for brain health and reducing inflammation.

• Cashews are rich in healthy fats, zinc, and magnesium, which support mood regulation and energy production.

• Medjool dates are nature’s candy — full of fiber, minerals like magnesium and potassium, and natural sweetness that keeps blood sugar more stable than refined sugars.

• Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice not only add warmth and flavor but can help balance blood sugar and support digestion.