Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission

Carrot Cake Flax Bites

Source:   |  Category: Breakfast, Ground Flaxseed

A great snack for eating on-the-go!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) rolled oats 
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) ground flaxseed 
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecan
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) dates, soaked
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) carrot, grated and packed
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground clove
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fine chopped pecan
1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut1/2 cup chopped pecan1/3 cup dates, soaked1/2 cup carrot, grated and packed1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground clove1/4 cup fine chopped pecan

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor blend oats until fine. Add flaxseed, coconut, pecans, dates, carrot, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Process until forms a thick paste. Scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed.
  2.  Take 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of mixture, form into balls and roll in pecans. Chill for 30 minutes and serve. Makes 20 energy balls.
  3. Note: Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Yield: 20 energy bites.

Serving Size: 2 energy bites. Each serving contains 1 tsp (5 mL) ground flax

Cook's Notes:

  • Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Yields: 20 energy bites.
  • Serving Size: 2 energy bites. Each serving contains 1 tsp (5 mL) ground flax

Nutritional Analysis

Calories150
Total Fat10 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates15 g
Fiber4 g
Sugars5 g
Protein3 g
Sodium5 mg
Potassium139 mg