Carrots, nuts and raisins provide texture and flavor, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness.
Use regular or golden raisins or any combination of small or chopped dried fruit.
Pecans or even chopped hazelnuts can be used in place of the walnuts.
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Gradually add the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined.
Fold in carrots, walnuts, coconut and raisins.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan; smooth the top with a silicone or offset spatula.
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Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Pour the glaze over the loaf.
Make and add cream cheese drizzle (Step 4) just before serving.
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This carrot cake is loaded with extra nutrition from a variety of healthy ingredients.
The plant-based proteins also add healthy fat to this cake, as does the canola oil.
Yes, as long as you eat dairy and eggs, this carrot cake is vegetarian-friendly.
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When youre ready to serve it, whip up the cream cheese drizzle and pour it over the loaf.
Mild, nutty flaxmeal is made from milled flaxseed.
The oils have been extracted, and the nutrients are more available when the seeds are ground.
you might even sprinkle it over pasta or add it to meatloaf and meatballs.
Pre-shredded carrots can be hard and dry, so they’re not recommended.
We like shredding fresh carrots in a food processor.
Other useful tools include a julienne peeler, mandoline and box grater.
you could also use a vegetable peeler with a fork and knife.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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