Carrot Cake Bites

Enjoy the indulgent flavor of these carrot cake bites, made with rich cream cheese and a wholesome twist. While they skip the traditional spices, a touch of cinnamon and crushed graham crackers bring that cozy, familiar warmth. For extra crunch, roll each bite in more graham cracker crumbs or coconut — it's the perfect finishing touch.

 Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins | Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

  
  

• 3 tablespoons cream cheese

  
  

• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

  
  

• 5 tablespoons carrots, uncooked and finely-shredded

  
  

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  
  

• 3 tablespoons coconut flakes, unsweetened

  
  

• 3 tablespoons raisins, chopped

  
  

• 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped 

  
  

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl combine the graham crackers, cream cheese, and cinnamon and mash together with a fork or with your hands.

Step 2

Add carrots, chia seeds, and 2 tbsp of the coconut (reserve the rest for later) raisins, and pecans. Knead the mixture together until well combined.

Step 3

Make 8 well rounded balls from the mixture.

Step 4

Finally, roll the balls in the remaining coconut or gram crackers, and coat completely. Place balls on a piece of parchment paper in a container. Refrigerate until the cream cheese has reset; at least one hour.