Carrot Cake Breakfast Bites

Carrot Cake Breakfast Bites

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (90 grams) white whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (55 grams) mild-flavored cooking oil (like canola or melted coconut oil)
• 1/3 cup (75 grams) dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg (50 grams)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (110 grams) shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups (122 grams) rolled oats
• 1/4 cup (40 grams) raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking oil.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.

In a separate large bowl, mix together cooking oil, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until well combined. Fold in shredded carrots, flour mixture, oats and raisins and stir gently until just combined.

Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, drop batter by the tablespoonful on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

Cool bites for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6 |  Serving Size: 4 breakfast bites

Per serving: Calories: 296; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 239mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 6g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 209mg; Iron: 11%; Vitamin A: 72%; Vitamin C: 3%; Calcium: 4%

Energizing Tips (optional)

• Add in 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes into the batter to increase calories and flavor. (Per serving: Calories: 313; Total Fat: 13g; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 6g)
• Add in 1/4 cup chopped pecans into the batter to increase calories and healthy fats. (Per serving: Calories: 330; Total Fat: 15g; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 7g)