Easter is just around the corner. And while you might associate this particular holiday with the giving and receiving of chocolate, we wanted to do something a little different this year.
That’s right, this Easter, we’re celebrating the humble carrot! Aside from being a rich dietary source of carotenoids – thought to decrease your risk of certain cancers and eye disease – when cooked right, they’re incredibly versatile and downright delicious, adding a sweet burst of health to all sorts of sweet treats.
Don’t believe us? We’re certain these five sweet carrot recipes would make Bugs Bunny proud this Easter, period.
Carrot Cake Pancakes
https://blog.lakanto.com.au/recipes/blogs/recipes/good-chef-bad-chef-carrot-cake-pancakes
Who says you can’t have cake adjacent foods for breakfast!? These sweet pancakes from our mates at Good Chef Bad Chef are an indulgent morning treat that’s secretly packed with veggies. Top with Lakanto Maple Flavoured Syrup or Lakanto Caramel Sauce for extra deliciousness.
Carrot and Rhubarb Cupcakes
https://blog.lakanto.com.au/recipes/blogs/recipes/carrot-and-rhubarb-cupcakes
Little cups of heaven! These moist and indulgent carrot cupcakes lightly spiced with cinnamon and pecan. Paired with zingy rhubarb, they're a sweet treat without the excess sugar or carbs.
Carrot and Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
https://blog.lakanto.com.au/recipes/blogs/recipes/carrot-and-pecan-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing
There ought to be a holiday dedicated to whoever thought of pairing carrot cake with cream cheese. This moist and indulgent carrot cake is lightly spiced with cinnamon and lathered with a tart cream cheese icing. Top with your favourite nuts for a healthy fat-packed flavoursome crunch.
No Added Sugar Easter Carrot Cupcakes
https://blog.lakanto.com.au/recipes/blogs/recipes/no-added-sugar-easter-carrot-cake-cupcakes
Flavour you can see! The grated carrot in these bad boys adds a beautiful texture to the soft, spiced muffin batter. Top with cream cheese and try to stop at just one.
Carrot Cake
https://blog.lakanto.com.au/recipes/carrot-cake-96-sugar-free
A ridiculously easy take on a classic showstopper. This version uses Lakanto Vanilla Cake Mix as a base, which comes packed with protein and up to 45% less calories than traditional cake mixes. Make it with kids big and small for a true Easter treat that won’t compromise your health. Hop to it!