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Her cake was magic.
But of course, twas far too delicious to eat just one piece.
And if we got hungry again before bed, it felt wrong not to have another sliver.
How could we wastefreshly baked carrot cake?
(When it comes to words to live by, these are some Id highly recommend.)
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If you didnt reach for your next slice fast enough, youd miss out.
So, after a seemingly endless series of squabbles between Karen and me (sorry, Mom!
), we came up with a system.
If we wanted dibs on part of the carrot cake, we had to stake our claim.
Indeed: Wed take a toothpick and savagely carve our initials in the frosting.
That slice of cake would be off-limits for anyone else.
No matter the reason, I still believe that theres nothing better thancarrot cake for breakfast.
Its sweet, earthy, nutty, and packed with warm spices.
Its also perfect for meal prep.
This creamy, dreamy smoothie recipe tastes just like my moms carrot cake.
Its sweet, earthy, nutty, and packed with warm spices.
Then, I dump the contents of one container into the blender and add a few remaining ingredients.
But its the Medjool dates that really take this smoothie over the top.
Along with antioxidants and fiber, they give it a rich, caramel-like sweetness.
They also thicken the smoothie, working with the sweet potatoes to create its luscious texture.
It may not really be cake, but it certainly tastes like dessert in a glass.
Its quick, its delicious, and it makes me feel amazing.
But the best part?
I never have to worry about inscribing it with my initials so that I can enjoy it later.
Preheat the oven to 425F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the carrots and sweet potato on one of the baking sheets and drizzle with coconut oil.
Toss to coat and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
Let cool, then spread onto the second prepared baking sheet.
Freeze for one hour, then divide into four freezer-safe containers.
Blend until smooth, adding more almond milk as needed to blend.
Add the ice and blend again.
Credit: From Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food 2023 by Jeanine Donofrio.
Excerpted by permission of Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Photography by Eva Kolenko.
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