I don’t know what it is about carrot cake, but I effing love it. Like really REALLY love it. People who don’t love carrot cake are strange. You know who you are. So why not make cake into donuts?! Boom. If you don’t have a donut pan, thankfully I have these in cupcake version too! Boom.
Oh lord, dating rant is coming on. You were warned Grant.
Ok so I think it’s time I start actually dating someone. It doesn’t exactly work like that, but I’m at least trying. I’ve been on some dates, but been bored. Where are these funny guys? I need someone who is funny. And most people don’t have that quality. I’ve honestly only ever had a handful of guys in this world that could make me laugh really hard. One of which is Afghanistan. And is my best friend. Fail.
The thing is, I think I take better care of my hair when I have someone to actually take care of my hair for. I know, I can hear it now, feminist anger at that fact, but it’s the truth. If I am dating someone, I try a bit harder. It should be the other way around, but when I’m single I just don’t give a crap. I go to the gym, hang out with all men who are in love with their pretty lady friends, then I bro out, then hang out with more friends. Why the hell would I even do my hair? Or shave my legs?
Moral of the story: my hair is REALLY greasy. Therefore I need an attractive male, who loves food, and is hilarious. Oh, and he needs to lift more than me. Don’t any of my women readers out there have brothers? I mean, come on.
Oh, and dear human who thought it was a good idea to park their molester style van outside of our house in an attempt to sell it…you’re an asshole. Straight up. Not only are you taking up 3 parking spaces, but you’re creepin’ us out. God knows what you’re holding in that van of yours. And we dislike it. I am THIS close to calling the for sale number and being rude. I probably won’t BUT I MIGHT! You were warned.
Carrot Cake Donuts (nut free)
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/8 cup chopped walnuts (optional-do not use for nut free version)
- 1/8 cup raisins (optional)
For the frosting
- 1/4 cup coconut butter, melted to be just a bit soft
- sprinkle of slivered almonds (optional- do not use for nut free version)
- carrots zested on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Shred carrots using your shredding attachment with your food processor or cheese grater.
- Add your carrots to a large bowl and add sunflower seed butter, vanilla extract, and honey, mix well.
- Then add your eggs and mix into a soupy mess.
- Lastly add your coconut flour, baking soda and powder, and the rest of your spices. If you’d like to use raisins and walnuts, add those as well.
- Place mixture in your greased donut pan. Mine mixture made 6 donuts.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Top donuts off with coconut butter, almonds, and a bit of zested carrot.
- Eat em. OMG.
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Actually, I do have a brother! He’s single, paleo and does crossfit! He’s 6’3 and pretty built so I’d be willing to bet he could beat you in a lifting contest. And did I mention, carrot cake is his absolute favorite dessert? Pretty sure he’d be in love with you after tasting these. Perfect match, right? I’ll have to send him your way.
deal and deal!
Is coconut a “nut”?…I hope not as allergenic as others!…I seem to have issues with nuts in general..These look fabulous, by the way…and I love your blog and fantastic wit..Avid fan and follower. You make paleo so pleasurable!
no, coconut is not a nut
If you find a dude, ask HIM if he has a brother and hook me up. Where are the good guys?! (…all married….dang it.) 😉
Recipe looks delicious. Can’t wait to make it!
This was tasty and my 3 yr old agreed. I couldn’t get my coconut butter to look anything close to that…..just saw a tip so I’ll try adding coconut oil next time 🙂
Ahh! I need some sunflower seed bUtter! What can I use instead thats nut free? Thanks!!!
that’s the only thing i can think of Kimberly!
Will Almond butter work instead of Sunflower seed Butter?
yeah that would work!
juli – first time writing to you but as a hairstylist you should know that i only wash my hair a few times a week also. its better for it. you do not want your hair to be stripped of its natural oils but if you feel self conscious about it, a tip is to just take some baby powder and lightly sprinkle on your hands and apply to roots – takes out the shine! or buy dry shampoo =) i just started reading your blog and eating paleo and you are very insprining! my husband is currently serving in afganistan too. you need to find yourself a marine, they love to eat, love sarcastic women and might be able to lift more than you, might =)
Any idea why these turned green the next day? I baked them at 6:00 last night (they were delishous!) and let them set overnight on my counter…this morning they looked a litlle green! They couldn’t have possibly molded that fast…you had this happen Julie?
That’s super weird Tracey, since that didn’t happen to me. But it could depend on your climate. Try just putting them in the fridge next time since there are no preservatives in them.
Ok, super weird again. I made another batch and put them in the refridgerator. Green this morning. I wonder if it’s something in the new pans I’m using? Oh well, a little green won’t stop me from eating them 🙂 Thanks Juli!
It’s the sunflower seed butter that can do that. Harmless…maybe a good recipe for St. Paddy’s day. 🙂
Mine turned green the next morning too! I hope they are still edible?!
I had never baked with sunflower butter before so I had a suspicion that thats what made it turn green..i was right (sunflower butter + baking soda= green!)! “sunflower butter has the unique property of turning green under certain baking conditions! The naturally occurring chlorogenic acid that is found in all plant leaves and stems is also present in the seeds of the sunflower. Chlorogenic acid is an antioxidant and is one of the reasons that sunflower butter is good for you (as well as being a great source of vegetable protein, potassium, vitamin E, and other vitamins and minerals). When chlorogenic acid meets alkaline baking conditions (i.e., if you add baking soda), it turns a dark green. This completely harmless effect happens after the cookies completely cool down (and increases with additional hours.)”
In the oven now! Mine made 9…how full can I fill the donut pan? I filled the rounds about flush with the top, do you fill them a bit more than that? Oph, there’s my buzzer! Gotta get em out of the oven 🙂
Donut pan?? Why don’t I know about donut pans?? Intrigued. Must search amazon immediately.