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Flash in the Pan: Carrot Cake Smoothie & A Weekend Giveaway

by Ricki Heller 77 Comments

[Sometimes, you just want a dish that’s “no fuss.”  I’ve decided to offer a mini-post every once in a while, for a dish that comes together incredibly quickly or else is so simple to make that no recipe is required. Here’s today’s “Flash in the Pan.” (For other FitP recipes, see “Categories” at right).]

[THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!]

If you take a gander through this blog’s archives, you will notice that there are certain ingredients–while fairly common in North America and even beloved by many–that don’t often appear in my recipes.  For instance, you won’t find much pomegranate, buttercup (aka kabocha) squash, persimmon or fresh fennel (though that last one is about to change since I recently discovered that I now I like it).

Mostly, the paucity of recipes is caused by my reluctance to use those foods mixed in with other ingredients. I love them so much that I want to experience their uniqueness without distraction or interference, sort of the way the HH listens to classical music (he is one of those rare individuals who actually sits still and listens to music. . . while doing nothing else at the same time).

For me, pineapple falls into this “I want you all to myself” category as well.  Consequently, I was particularly excited to reach the second stage of the ACD because it meant re-introducing a few fruits–apples, pears, berries–plus pineapple, one of just two so-called “sweet” fruits (along with papaya) that are permitted because they contain digestive enzymes (bromelain in pineapple and papain in papaya).  This means they don’t encourage a lot of fermentation, which can lead to more yeast.

As soon as I was “allowed,” I bought the largest, most fragrant green and gold pineapple I could find, toted it home, then trimmed and sliced it.  I sat down at the table as if I were about to listen to my own classical concert, then slowly savored each and every chunk, happily slurping the sweet, tart pieces as the juices trailed down my chin and over my fingers. (The Girls were also pleased to share the fruuit’s core, with plenty of their own slurping going on as well). Pure, clean, and absolutely gratifying.

Then, last week while chatting about favorite juice combos on the DDD Facebook page, a reader mentioned pineapple as an ingredient she often used. I got to thinking that I really needed to expand my culinary horizons a little and take the leap to allow eating pineapple in some other way than merely on the tip of my fork.

What I came up with was a smoothie (okay, maybe not as great a leap as, say, eloping, or gender reassignment, or quitting my job to become a circus acrobat, but a leap nonetheless).  The result was this heavenly breakfast concoction that combines all my favorite ingredients from a classic carrot cake.

While I kept this recipe fairly light on greens, on a typical morning I normally include double or more of what I mention here. But if you’re new to greens in smoothies, you might like to start with the lower end of the leafy spectrum.

The smoothie made a refreshing and satisfying breakfast, and is also a great way to use up leftover cooked carrots.  And, of course, it’s a way for me to expand the number of recipes containing pineapple on the blog.  😉

DDD In Your Kitchen this Month:

Wow, you folks have been cooking up a storm! I love when readers make my recipes and tell me about it.  Here’s a list of the culinary creations you’ve made in the past few weeks based on DDD recipes.

If you’ve tried a recipe and I miss it here, please let me know about it in the comments and I’d be happy to add it next time. 

  • Several of you tried the Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Grain-Free, Soy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, including Andrea (for Miss E’s birthday); Johanna (on Earl Grey Chocolate cupcakes–mmm!); Aurelia (who used it as a topper for Banana Soft Serve Ice Cream–brilliant!); readers Rachel and Brianne, and Facebook fan Allison;
  • And a couple of you used it in Whoopee Pies: Reader Lexi from Halifax and A Healthy Endeavor;
  • Both Gillian and Lisa made Sweet Potato Muffins;
  • Molly baked up some Cowgrrrl Cookies;
  • Sarah and Andy dared to try out the Sushi Pizza;
  • Jill served Vegan Tortière to a happy hubby;
  • Reader Danika enjoyed some Pear and Parsnip soup;
  • Aurelia made a double batch of Carob Coconut Sweeties so she could serve some to guests;
  • Alisa made Coconut Macaroons;
  • Reader Michelle had some Chocolate Cookie Dough Truffles with carob instead of chocolate and said they came out great;
  • In My Box became a member of the “I Love Nutroast” fan club;
  • Reader Teri (using homemade almond butter–mmm!) and Karen made Almond-Crusted Root Veg Fries;
  • Lisa blended up a Brilliantly Beet Smoothie (and love her suggestion of adding banana if you can eat it);
  • and Kathleen loved the Sweet Potato Rounds with Sweet Almond Sauce.

Also: Thanks to Alisa Fleming of Go Dairy Free for a fabulous review of Desserts without Compromise!

As always, thanks to everyone for letting me know how you like the recipes! I love hearing from you. 😀

And finally, A WEEKEND GIVEAWAY:

[THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!]

While shopping at my favorite health food store today, I came across a sale on my favorite chocolate bars.  My immediate thought was, “Yay–chocolate!” (because that’s what I always think every time I see chocolate), immediately followed by, “Oh, wait, I can’t eat these particular bars” (as they contain evaporated cane juice).  But before I could shed a tear, it occurred to me: that doesn’t mean that some of YOU can’t enjoy these bars!  So I scooped up four of them, and want to send one each to four of you! *

You can win a Cocoa Camino large-sized (100 g or 3.5 oz) bar in one of the following new flavors: Dark with Coconut, Espresso (dark with coffee beans), Dark with Almonds, or Dark with Raspberries.  All are vegan and gluten free. NOTE: THESE ARE NOT ACD-FRIENDLY CHOCOLATE (they contain sugar).  [THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!]

To enter, simply leave a comment here telling me which bar you’d like the most.  On Sunday evening after midnight my time, I’ll choose four random winners. Please come back Monday to check if you’ve won! I’m sorry, but I cannot contact the winners. If I don’t hear from any of you by the following Friday, I’ll choose someone else.

* Disclaimer: I purchased the bars with my own money and will also cover mailing costs.  Cocoa Camino did not ask me to provide this giveaway, nor did they ask me to say anything about their bars.  I just happen to love them and want to share!

Carrot Cake Smoothie (ACD Stage 2 and beyond)

RickiHeller.com

I know that pineapple isn’t a component of all carrot cake recipes, but the carrot cakes I liked the most were always those that included it.  Similarly, you can omit the coconut if you’re not a fan.  The walnuts add Omega-3s add more protein.  

2-6 leaves mild-tasting lettuce (to your taste)

1 large carrot, steamed

1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice

1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

1 Tbsp (15 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut

2 Tbsp (30 ml) raw walnut pieces

1/2-inch (1 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled

7-10 drops plain or vanilla stevia liquid, to your taste

1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon

1 scoop of your favorite plain or vanilla protein powder (I used SunWarrior vanilla)

1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened soy, almond, coconut, rice or hemp milk

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until perfectly smooth, scraping down sides a couple of times if necessary (for a cold smoothie, add 2-3 ice cubes).  Pour into a large glass and garnish with a sprinkle more cinnamon, if desired. Makes 1 serving.

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I’m also entering this recipe in Amy’s weekly Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays event.  Skip over to Amy’s blog to check out the other healthy entries!

Last Year at this Time: Flash in the Pan: Spicy Roasted Seeds

Three Years Ago: My Favorite Mistake: Savory Filled Breakfast Crêpes (not GF)

© Ricki Heller

 

[Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you buy using these links, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission from the sale.]

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Filed Under: ACD Maintenance, ACD Stage Three, ACD Stage Two, anti candida diet, beverages, breakfast, dessert, fruit, gluten free, grain free, greens, nuts, raw, snacks, vegan, vegetables Tagged: anti candida diet, anti-candida, breakfast, carrot, dairy free, dessert, easy, egg free, food allergies, food sensitivities, fruit, ginger, gluten free, grain free, healthy, nuts, pareve, parve, pineapple, quick, raw, recipe, recipes, smoothie, sugar free, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, wheat-free

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  1. JohannaJS says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Dark with coconut sounds amazing!! I love coconut, but you might have figured that out by now. Love Cocoa Camino! You are so thoughtful 🙂

    Reply
  2. Sky says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    Yum! All the great flavours of carrot cake in a healthy smoothie… What else can a girl ask for? I put pineapple on my grocery list to give this creation a try in the coming week.

    As for your chocolate give away, I would absolutely love to give the coconut version a try!

    Reply
  3. Becca says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    The raspberry sounds divine! How have I never noticed this brand before?

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    You’re so generous! I would want to try the dark with coconut.

    Reply
  5. Tiffany Miller says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    The coconut hands down! I’m drooling just thinking about it. I love coconut.

    I love your recipes, in particular I love your Banana Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, they are too die for!

    I’m very excited because Sunday I have plans to make the Crunchy Sunbutter Chocolate Cups. I have been waiting for this recipe for like 10 years. In my twenties I developed a nut allergy. Peanut butter cups used to me my all time favourite chocolate treat. The idea of being able to make a sunbutter cup is so exciting! Is it Sunday yet?

    Reply
  6. Hannah says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:54 pm

    Squee! Chocolate chocolate chocolate! I’ve been remiss with the frequency of my chocolate review posts on my blog, so the Dark Chocolate with Espresso would come in very handy 🙂

    I’m also thrilled by your smoothie, as I have just rediscovered how much I love pineapple (after not having eaten it for years). I recently froze two (cut into chunks) and have been using them in smoothies with, I kid you now, carrot! I love your spices and walnuts additions though :0

    Reply
  7. Nichole says

    February 25, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    mmm…salivating over that dark chocolate with raspberry!

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I would love to try the raspberry one…because I’ve already tried the other flavours ;P

    Reply
  9. Natalie says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:02 am

    I would love to try the raspberry one…because I’ve already had the other flavours ;P

    Reply
  10. alain says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:03 am

    thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! carrot cake is one of my favs. also the chocolate i’d like to try the most is dark chocolate with raspberry. there’s just something about that combo that makes me want to just close my eyes and sigh

    Reply
  11. Heather J says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:03 am

    It’s a tie between raspberry or espresso! Raspberry has a slight edge.

    Have you tried to Camino bars with almond butter inside? So good!

    Reply
  12. lexiD says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:09 am

    egads! coconut coconut coconut !!! i love cocoa camino!! Their cocoa powder is apparently divine!!

    Reply
  13. Johanna GGG says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:27 am

    I share your love of pineapple – it is one of those fruits I eat a lot but don’t blog a lot because it tastes too good when fresh. I’m off to buy one this afternoon. But I did have a great success blending some pineapple and berries and oj to make icy poles this summer – now I have to see if there are any left in my freezer.

    Love your round up of readers making your recipes – reminds me of recipes I need to try! And the smoothie looks great – I have been back into smoothies just this week and hope to try and make them a bit more again so will put this on my list of things to try.

    And please send me raspberry chocolate if your random generator and post office will be so kind – so lovely of you to share though I am sad you can’t have it

    Reply
  14. Misty says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Your smoothies looks good! I love pineapple too, and rarely do anything but eat it plain. I really, really want the coconut chocolate bar. Yum!

    Reply
  15. Lauren says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Hey, I think I may have been that reader! I’m glad you get to eat more pineapple, and I happen to have cooked carrots to use up now, so I will be making this tomorrow 😀

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 10:36 am

      Lauren, I think you were, too 😀

      Reply
  16. Hayley says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:57 am

    I also love carrot cake with pineapple! Oh, how I miss carrot cake. Putting the flavours into a smoothie sounds like a good idea for me…that way I can have it first thing in the morning without the sugar crash and stomach ache 🙂

    And everything is better with coconut, so I’m going to go with the dark chocolate and coconut bar.

    Reply
  17. Aurelia says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:06 am

    Hurrah for you being able to enjoy pinapple again!
    I love carrot cake — never tried it with pinapple though. I smell culinary adventures…

    Reply
  18. Nicole says

    February 26, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Why have I never seen Camino chocolate here in Arizona? I never met a chocolate I didn’t like, but I’d especially love to try the Dark Chocolate with Coconut.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 10:38 am

      I think they’re only in Canada and just a few states so far. . . I think you need to send them an email and ask! 😉

      Reply
  19. JeffB says

    February 26, 2011 at 6:04 am

    Seems like choosing the espresso chocolate could increase my chances of winning? Sounds good to me! thanks

    Reply
  20. Lindsay Murray says

    February 26, 2011 at 6:46 am

    They all sound delicious! If I had to choose one, I’d learn towards the coconut because it sounds so delicious and the tropical flavour would cheer me up after last night’s snow storm.

    Reply
  21. Marsha A. says

    February 26, 2011 at 6:54 am

    That smoothie sounds wonderful. I have never tried Camino chocolate, all the flavors sound wonderful I would love to try anyone of them. Since I have to choose it would be the Dark chocolate with raspberry. thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  22. kate says

    February 26, 2011 at 7:33 am

    espresso for sure!

    Reply
  23. Rick says

    February 26, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Chocolate w/ Raspberry for me!

    can’t wait to make that smoothie!!!!

    Reply
  24. jessy says

    February 26, 2011 at 8:59 am

    i love pineapple on its own as well – but i have a feeling i’m gonna super love your carrot cake smoothie, Ricki! i think dan would love it the most, too (and he actually sits and listens to music as well). sweet awesomeness on being able to enjoy papaya and pineapple! i had heard that pineapple was one of those fruits you could enjoy after a meal and it was cool to “mis-combine” because it was similar to avocado in that it doesn’t ferment. glad to know that’s true and it’s proven to be okay for my tummy as well. nothing like a little pineapple for dessert and nothing like a carrot cake smoothie for breakfast. mmmmmmmm!

    Reply
  25. Sharon says

    February 26, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I never saw Camino chocolate in NYC. I guess we don’t get it here. I would love to try it. The one I am most interested in is the coconut. I love that combo.

    Keep up the great work. Your blog is fantastic.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 10:39 am

      Thank you so much, Sharon! 😀 And I think you’re right–they’re not in NYC just yet. Hopefully, soon. . .

      Reply
  26. Lauren (PB&G) says

    February 26, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Ooh I’ve never heard of Camino chocolate! I would love the coconut one! Yum! And that smoothie looks really satisfying!

    Reply
  27. Marissa says

    February 26, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Dark with raspberry sounds amazing!

    Reply
  28. Animal-Friendly says

    February 26, 2011 at 9:51 am

    This is so kind of you to do this giveaway! I never can resist a good chocolate bar. The coconut sounds fantastic 🙂

    Reply
  29. Emma says

    February 26, 2011 at 10:02 am

    That carrot cake smoothie sounds delicious. All the elements I like in my carrot cake are there (including pineapple :))
    I don’t know if this giveaway is open to UK residents but if it is the one I’d most like to try is probably…hmmm…the almond one. I love nuts in chocolate.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 10:40 am

      Emma, yes, OPEN TO EVERYONE. 😀

      Reply
  30. Krystina (Basil & Wine) says

    February 26, 2011 at 10:29 am

    I would LOVE the espresso!

    Reply
  31. Shirley @ gfe says

    February 26, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Look at that gorgeous smoothie–heavenly on its own merit, but then when you call it Carrot Cake Smoothie, who can resist it? 😉 I love how you savored that pineapple, Ricki. Being present with one’s food can be such a gift.

    Very cool on the giveaway, too. I’d have to go with the coconut bar as my top choice, although the one with almonds would also be lovely. 🙂 Thanks for letting us indulge what you cannot yet … very generous of you, dear!

    Hugsss,
    Shirley

    Reply
  32. Laura says

    February 26, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I’d like the coconut bar, because honestly there’s very little “joy” other than with “almonds” on the ACD diet..

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 10:53 am

      Laura, I’m sorry to say these are NOT ACD-friendly (which is why I can’t have them, either). They do contain cane sugar. 🙁

      Reply
  33. radioactivegan says

    February 26, 2011 at 10:46 am

    That smoothie looks delicious. Thanks for the heads up on these bars; I’ll have to watch for them at my local stores. I’d love to try the coconut one; it looks like a popular choice.

    Reply
  34. Lauren says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I’m eating a variation on this (I left out coconut and walnuts and increased the veggies and ginger) right now, and it is excellent! But I love anything that includes pineapple and ginger.

    I would love to win the chocolate bar with the raspberries 🙂

    Reply
  35. Ashley says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Yum, the almond one sounds delish!!

    Reply
  36. Tammy says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:56 am

    I’ve never seen these chocolate bars either, I’ll have to check out some of our local health food stores to see if they carry them. I think the chocolate and almonds sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  37. Tiffany says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Mmm I could go for a carrot cake smoothie right about now. I love a good chocolate bar, too, and would be oh-so-happy to try the Espresso version. 😀

    Reply
  38. RachelBethany says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    Espresso! I can’t get enough of the combination of chocolate and espresso/coffee

    Reply
  39. Amy says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    The chocolate coconut sounds great, but I think I’d choose the chocolate almond. Your smoothie sounds great. I am trying to eat smoothies for breakfast every day and will be adding this into my rotation!

    Reply
  40. Brenda Alreck says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    How sweet are you that you would give away a fave that you can’t even eat?! I’m gonna have to go with espresso, then I can have chocolate for breakfast!!
    Thank you for lovin’ on us!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      Well, I figure at least four of us should be happy! 😀

      Reply
  41. Christine says

    February 26, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I would love to try the dark with raspberries. Yum!

    Reply
  42. Kathy says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    It’s interesting (Godincidence?- probably not) that you should post this recipe. My GYN wants to get more greens in my diet for the iron & put me on pills to take right now (& I detest taking a lot of pills!).

    Also, I love chocolate :). I love the saying too much of a good thing isn’t all bad, esp. if it’s chocolate lol. I had a hard time deciding between the dark w/almonds or dark w/raspberries & finally decided on dark w/almonds :).

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      February 26, 2011 at 1:30 pm

      Kathy, I personally think a better choice for greens is this one or this one–but you can basically add greens to pretty much any smoothie! 😉

      Reply
  43. Shirley says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Your smoothie sounds yummy. I’d prefer the Dark with Coconut but with Almonds is a close second.

    Reply
  44. Yvonne says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    My god, I can’t choose between the coconut and the raspberry version. Well, I’ll go with the tropical taste from the coconut flavor.

    Reply
  45. ikkinlala says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I’d love to try the dark with raspberries (and the smoothie sounds good, too!).

    Reply
  46. maie says

    February 26, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Hi Ricki – love your tweets – I’d love to try to chocolate with espresso – yum!

    Reply
  47. Karen says

    February 26, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Coffee and chocolate are a perfect combo-I’d love to try the espresso flavor!

    Reply
  48. Katie says

    February 26, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    I would love the espresso! That smoothie looks delicious right now. Even though I am freezing. 🙂

    Reply
  49. T. says

    February 26, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I don’t even like coffee, yet for some reason the espresso bar intrigues me.

    Reply
  50. Courtney says

    February 26, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    I am the same way about persimmons! I wouldn’t use them in anything…they are too good to just eat as is! Now you have me craving persimmons… 🙂

    Courtney
    PS I think the espresso chocolate combo sounds divine!

    Reply
  51. Haley says

    February 26, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    I think the Dark Chocolate with Almonds would be so good!

    Reply
  52. Alisa Fleming says

    February 26, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Wow, this post is full of all kinds of goodness! Thanks for the links … love your ebook 🙂

    Um, the coconut one please. But all sound good!

    Reply
  53. janet says

    February 26, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Dark with almonds sounds divine, Ricki…

    I completely agree with you about savouring certain ingredients… Mangoes come to mind first, but I am still learning that they can become even better in recipes. 🙂

    But for your pineapple needs, stay tuned.. maybe at the end of the month.. I have such a blog back-up but recently.. but I recently bought 2 pineapples and made them into 4 savoury dishes! Your smoothie looks great too.. nothing better than fresh pineapple. 🙂

    Reply
  54. Sarah (Flavoropolis) says

    February 26, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    This smoothie looks fabulous! I love the addition of shredded coconut – cool idea. I think quick and easy recipes are just as important to share!

    Reply
  55. Terri Kendall says

    February 26, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I would love to try the espresso. Thanks for your kindness!

    Reply
  56. Brandi b says

    February 26, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Coconut sounds great! Never had them;)

    Reply
  57. Brandi says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    That smoothie looks great!

    The dark chocolate espresso bar would be amazing! Though truly they all sound fantastic.

    Reply
  58. Arielle says

    February 27, 2011 at 6:26 am

    Coconut and chocolate is my favourite combination!

    I am definitely planning to make this smoothie, but sans pineapple since I am allergic. 😀

    Reply
  59. Sherry says

    February 27, 2011 at 7:11 am

    I just tried the smoothie and it’s yummy!
    I only found this site while looking for interesting smoothie recipes, but I think I’m going to have to go through your archives for more things to try.

    Reply
  60. Rachel (tea and chocolate) says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I’ll take a look at those recipes. 🙂 The chocolate raspberry bar looks delish!

    Reply
  61. Melissa says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I would love to try the espresso dark choc…thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  62. Mihl says

    February 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I was about to buy a pineapple this morning. Now I really wish I had done it. The smoothie looks incredible!

    Coconut chocolate? That sounds absolutely fantastic!

    Reply
  63. Shannon says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    ooh, this sounds awesome. and i just bought a pineapple!! yum 🙂

    Reply
  64. Ashley says

    April 3, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    What a brilliant idea! I love pineapple in my carrot cake too and would never think of omitting the coconut from anything!

    Reply
  65. A Table in the Sun says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:18 am

    This sounds exactly like my favorite carrot cake. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  66. Kylie says

    September 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

    This is a recipe after my own heart. 🙂 My mom loved carrot cake, and now that she has passed, it is a definite comfort food for me. In fact, just last night, my sister’s family and my family got together for supper and our first vegan carrot cake. 🙂 I’ve got the carrots steaming now, so I can make this for my husband and I. Oddly enough, when we went to get groceries yesterday, I asked which frozen fruit I should get for our smoothies, and we chose pineapple. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have had the exact ingredients for this one! Oh, the fates! ;o) I can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply

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