Recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Wellious Real Vanilla Protein
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, stir together Wellious Real Vanilla Protein, peanut butter, maple syrup, and oats until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in coconut, grated carrots, pecans flax seeds, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla until evenly combined.
- Chill the mixture: Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Roll into bites: Scoop and roll into small balls (about 1–1.5 inches).
- Set and store: Chill again for at least 20 minutes or enjoy immediately. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Why These Bites Just Work
These carrot cake protein bites hit that sweet spot between indulgent and nourishing. The texture is soft with a little chew from oats and coconut, while the cinnamon and carrot bring that classic carrot cake warmth.
Using Wellious’ clean-label, smooth almond + chickpea protein keeps everything creamy without any chalky aftertaste. It blends seamlessly into the dough, boosting protein while keeping the flavor balanced and naturally sweet.
A few helpful tips:
- Grate the carrots so they blend easily and keep the texture smooth
- Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter if preferred
- Add-ins welcome: raisins, chopped walnuts, or white chocolate chips, bring extra carrot cake energy
- Too sticky? Add a tablespoon of oats
- Too dry? A splash of almond milk fixes it fast
Nutrition Per Bite (1 of 20)
- Calories: ~140
- Protein: ~5g
- Carbohydrates: ~13g
- Fiber: ~2.5g
- Fat: ~8g
- Sugar: ~5.5–6g
FAQs
Can these be made ahead of time?
Absolutely. These bites store well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can also be frozen for longer storage.
Can the oats be substituted?
Quick oats work well, but for a softer texture, pulse rolled oats slightly in a blender before mixing.
Perfect for Easter (and Beyond)
These bites fit right into Easter gatherings; no baking, no fuss, and easy to share. They also double as meal prep snacks for busy weeks or a quick grab-and-go energy boost.
Looking for more high-protein recipe inspiration? Explore more ideas on the Wellious Pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/wellious/