Did you know that carrots are a full food?
They are!
And if you’re looking for ways to incorporate vegetables into your diet, these raw carrot recipes are a great place to start.
Carrots are not only a great source of vitamin C, but they also have loads of other positive health benefits.
They’re packed with vitamins A, C, K, and beta-carotene. And there are so many more!
Raw carrots can be enjoyed in soup, salads, muffins, pizza crust, and more.
So if you’re looking for a healthy way to add carrots to your life, check out these fantastic raw carrot recipes.
1. Raw Carrot Soup
What’s better than a bowl of carrot soup?
A bowl of raw carrot soup. It’s chock-full of nutrients, and it’s so easy to make.
All you have to do is toss all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Then pour it into a pot and cook on low, stirring frequently (which is just as easy).
It tastes like a fancy version of your favorite carrot soup recipe, but with much less work.
2. Carrot Cake Smoothie
This carrot cake smoothie is just as creamy, sweet, and rich as you’d think it would be.
It’s also light, so you don’t have to worry about it being too heavy for your stomach.
The best way to eat this smoothie is with a spoon because it has such a nice consistency. You can even use a muddler on the top if you want to give it some additional crunch!
You can also add some chocolate syrup or whipped cream to the top if you like that extra boost of sweetness.
(I recommend adding some extra ice if you want to cool down the drink.)
3. Raw Carrot Muffins
Muffins are a great way to start your morning or end your meal if you’re feeling lazy.
This recipe is proof that you don’t need to be a professional baker to make delicious and nutritious muffins.
These carrot muffins are bursting with carrots, onions, and garlic.
They even have some protein from the egg.
The best part is that they take only 15 minutes to prepare!
4. Raw Carrot Salad
This salad is a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet.
It’s a bit of crunch and color on the side, perfect for lunch or dinner.
The carrots are cut into bite-sized pieces and tossed with juicy red onion.
The dressing is simple – just extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt.
You can add in some garlic if you want it more savory.
It’s delicious either way.
5. Roasted Carrots
Roasted carrots are a fantastic side dish for any occasion.
I love that this recipe calls for simple ingredients and consists of only four steps.
These rosy, sweet carrots pair perfectly with roasted chicken, pork loin, or beef.
It’s a terrific way to add color and flavor to your meal without adding too many calories.
6. Raw Carrot Juice
The juice from this recipe is exactly what you think: carrot juice.
But instead of the usual sugar and other ingredients, you’ll add all sorts of veggies to it.
This recipe also includes lemon juice and coconut water for a refreshing burst of vitamins and nutrients.
If you want it thicker, throw some almond butter in with your carrots!
7. Raw Carrot Salad with Lemon and Dried Cranberries
Carrot and cranberry salad is the perfect side dish for all occasions.
It’s a veritable feast of crunchy veggies, sweet fruits, and silky yogurt.
The lemon juice brings a bright burst of flavor to the combo.
There’s also a little bit of tanginess from the dried cranberries.
It’s not just delicious but healthy as well!
8. Raw Carrot Pizza Crust
Raw carrot pizza crust is the ultimate party food.
It’s loaded with zesty flavor and made without any dairy or gluten.
The best part ?
This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes !
And it tastes like a treat from your favorite pizzeria.
Serve with a dollop of vegan mozzarella and enjoy!
9. Raw Carrot Cake Muffins
These carrot cake muffins are a wonderful way to start your day.
They have the same moist, fluffy texture of a fresh-baked carrot cake, but they’re also pureed so you won’t miss that decadent flavor .
Top them with anything you like – whipped cream, berries, chocolate chips – and they will be sure to please!
10. Raw Carrot Popsicles
Looking for a fun way to cool off this summer?
Take a bite of these gorgeous carrot popsicles!
You’ll start with the base.
This one is just the thickest puree you can imagine.
Then, add in some shredded carrots, sweet potato, banana, avocado, and coconut flakes.
I like to fill my popsicle molds with shredded fruit and make it look as if they’re on top of a cake.
It just makes them so much more appetizing!
11. Raw Carrot Bread Salad with Avocado and Pesto Dressing
If you love carrot bread , but are on a low-carb diet, this raw carrot bread salad recipe is for you.
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something quick and easy to serve your family.
It’s loaded with lovely flavors and will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
12. Raw Carrot Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a great way to get kids to eat their greens.
And these carrot cupcakes are no exception!
The cupcake is made with coconut flour, sugar, and maple syrup.
Then there’s the puree of carrots, apple cider vinegar, zest and juice, and pure vanilla extract.
The cream cheese frosting compliments the whole thing perfectly.
It’s rich, creamy, and so delicious.
Pair it with some fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for dessert.
They’re kid-approved!
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic crushed or minced fine
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Salad
- 3 large carrots or 4 small carrots
- 1 scallion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Dressing
- Shake the dressing to incorporate all the ingredients in a small jar with a lid.
Salad
- Peel the carrots’ skin with a vegetable peeler before slicing them into thin strips and placing them in a bowl. Peel carrots up to the core before discarding. You’ll have a variety of carrot ribbon sizes depending on the size of your carrots.
- Toss the carrots with the dressing to mix. Let the salad 5 minutes to settle so the pickles can soak up some of the dressing.
- Add sesame seeds and scallion slices as garnish.
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