Slightly sweet but earthy,the humble carrotis the delicious root vegetable we all know and love.
The tahini sauce strikes the perfect balance of nuttiness and sweetness.
Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, is a great pantry staple to have on hand.
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Use it to make dressings, simple sauces or any of these otherhealthy tahini recipes.
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Taste Like Dessert for Breakfast
Carrot cake for breakfast?
If you don’t have carrot greens, use 1 cup of parsley instead.
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will actually want to eat seconds of.
But our version has about 40 percent less calories and 50 percent less fat than most.
First, we use less oil in our batter.
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To ensure the cake is moist, we add nonfat buttermilk and crushed pineapple.
The turmeric, fresh or dried, gives the smoothie a vibrant bright orange color.
Serve these balsamic roasted carrots as an easy weeknight side dish.
Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch dressing to take these to the next level.
Breakfast Carrot-Cake Oatmeal Cakes
Enjoy all the classic flavors of carrot cake in these healthy oatmeal cakes.
Shredded carrot, raisins and walnuts are packed into each bite.
Chopping the raisins helps distribute them throughout the batter.
These oatmeal cakes are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, but also make for a great snack.
Look for carrots that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
Vegan butter and vegan cream cheese combine with rice flour to create a creamy, tangy frosting.
Letting the frosting chill in the fridge is crucial so it thickens, giving it a more spreadable consistency.
Carrot Smoothie
This throw in of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars.
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Now you could make the recipe at home.
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