Lately, I’ve been on a huge-normous carrot cake kick. You’ve heard of the Midas Touch? It’s become the Bugs Bunny Touch!
One of my most-recent Carrot Cake experiments took place yesterday, with these guys:
Carrot Cake Macaroons
(Or shape into bars, for Carrot Cake Larabars!)
- peeled carrot
- dash of cinnamon
- ingredients for the original raw macaroons
- a few drops of pure vanilla extract
- Optional add-in ideas: walnuts, dried pineapple, raisins, coconut shavings…
Follow directions for the original Raw Macaroons, adding in the shredded carrot, vanilla, and cinnamon. Form into balls or bars or whatever you want!
Other foods affected by the so-called “Bugs Bunny” touch include: Carrot Cake Pizza!
Carrot Cake Pizza:
To make carrot cake pizzert (dessert pizza), use half the “24-Carrot Cupcakes” recipe and bake it in a round pan instead of muffin cups.
Above, iced with coconut butter in the first photo. I also made Carrot Cake Pancakes, and I’ll post those recipes shortly. But I think I’ve overloaded y’all with enough carrot cake-y foods for one day!
Oh the weather outside is finally delightful…
Remember how, last week, I laughed at those of you who thought it was warm enough here to wear shorts? Well, I’m excited to say that the idea is no longer laughable!! I ran in shorts this morning: it was 57 degrees (perfect running weather)! And the afternoons have been getting into the 70s! Yeah, it’ll probably get cold again. The saying goes: “Don’t like the weather in Dallas? Wait a day.” It’s so true. The day before Christmas Eve, it was 78. Next day, it was 20 and we got 3 inches of snow! But for now,
I’m excited to have no need for those Running-in-the-Cold tips.
Question of the Day: If you could have some type of Midas Touch, what would yours be? For me, Chocolate Touch is stating the obvious. But I might opt to go with oatmeal instead. Would that be too weird? On a non-food level, I’d choose to have a Scrapbook Supply Touch, because I’m a sucker for cute embellishments, but their costs really add up. Oh heck, I guess I should probably just go with the Money Touch. Then I could help those in need and still have enough to satisfy my own expensive tastes.
Hmmm, honestly? I think the midas touch would work for me. With an on/off switch of course. I’m pretty happy with my life in general, but I could certainly use some little things… like a private jet. Not asking much, right?
Love the raw action here! 🙂 The raw carrot cakes macaroons sounds and look amazing! We have always wanted to make a raw carrot cake and seeing this makes us want do make one now 🙂 Love it!!!
I want Bugs Bunny to come to my place PRONTO!!! These sound delicious. Tiramisu and carrot cake are my all time favorite desserts–and you have recipe for both! 😀 Naturally!
p.s. I am also enjoying this incredible weather. I went on the best run yesterday. It felt so nice to not have to layer.
carrot cake, yum!!!!!
Raw Vegan Desserts = My Midas Touch. And sales. I can sell anyone just about anything from dirty toothbrushes to timeshare to cars to real estate 🙂
That carrot cake pizza looks absolutely amazing! I clicked the link for the recipe and can’t wait to try it out.
I’d probably go ahead and go with chocolate, too 😉
I definitely want to try the S’mores Banana hammock, but the link to the recipe is not working. Is there anyway that you can email it or leave the recipe in the comments??? Really wanted to try it!
The carrot cake-ified foods look awesome! I love the idea of the carrot cake pizza! Of course, you can’t knock the s’mores & naners combo either. It holds a special place in my heart, er, stomach. I can already tell that the carrot cake pancakes will be delish!
I think I’d love the money touch, too. I could help so many other people, volunteer full time, and of course treat myself to a couple treats as well. Like a primo food stash and a good massage!
I just had the most amazing Carrot “pudding” at an Indian restaurant- it was coursly ground carrots, a sweetener, cardamom and golden raisins- with almonds as well-it was like tabbouli in consistency- and served hot. Didn’t catch the name, but it was soooooooooo good. Everyone said they’d just have a bite and they finished it and licked the bowl to boot.
coursely, coursly, I guess spell check is telling me that there is no such word. Oh well! 🙂
Carrot cake kick, I understand. I LOVE carrot cake. All the photos you have look amazing! I have been reading some of your posts and am thrilled to learn you are both a runner and vegan – so am I!