Carrot candies without sugar
By Olga Babitskaya
Prep Time:
10m
Why make these healthy carrot candies? These delicious sugar-free carrot candies are not only free of added sugar but are also loaded with nutrients from natural, wholesome ingredients like fresh carrots, dates, and walnuts. They’re incredibly versatile, allowing you to experiment with different dried fruits or spices to perfectly match your taste preferences. Perfect for healthy snacks, guilt-free desserts, or even as a quick energy boost, these vegan and gluten-free carrot candies are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Plus, they’re made with love!
Ingredients
- 150 g finely grated carrots
- 200 g sugar-free dates (can be substituted with dried cranberries and orange zest OR fructose-free dried apricots – all three options are loved by my family for these carrot date candies)
- 110 g walnuts
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 35 g dry coconut flakes
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tbsp nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- Another 30-35 g dry coconut flakes (or black or white sesame seeds) for coating these no-bake carrot bites
Instructions
- To make these delicious carrot candies, first blend the dates and freshly grated carrots in a blender. Next, add the chia seeds, dry coconut flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt, blending a bit more until all ingredients are well combined. Lastly, add the walnuts and blend to your desired texture – I enjoy leaving some pieces of nuts in these carrot date walnut bites for added crunch. That’s it! Now, roll your freshly prepared sugar-free carrot candies in the remaining dry coconut flakes or sesame seeds for coating – both options provide a fantastic finish to these healthy no-bake treats.