For as long as I can remember I have been obsessed with carrot cake. The spices, the fun mix-ins, the delicious glaze—what’s not to love? It also occurs in spring when the sun shines longer and the days are warmer. Amazing carrot cake vibes everywhere.
Carrot cake is typically filled with warming flavors of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and often has tasty toppings and mix-ins like chopped pecans, raisins, and grated coconut. Over the years I’ve perfected even more ways to enjoy the flavors of carrot cake outside of an actual cake and trust me you’ll love these unique cakes Recipes inspired by carrot cake.
Carrot Cake (without the ‘cake’)
That’s right, in this roundup you’ll of course find the best healthy carrot cake recipe you’ll ever make, but you’ll also find carrot cake flavor:
- Cookies
- muffins
- Bread
- oatmeal mug
And even a smoothie! This really is the ultimate list for carrot cake lovers – the possibilities really are endless.
Carrot Pie Smoothie
Delicious, healthy carrot cake smoothie made with wholesome ingredients like raw carrots, banana, pineapple, creamy coconut milk, Greek yogurt and lots of comforting spices. This creamy, high-protein Carrot Cake Smoothie is the perfect breakfast or post-workout snack!
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Cups
Delicious, healthy carrot cake baked oatmeal cups with raisins, pecans and grated coconut. These easy baked carrot cake oatmeal cups are naturally sweetened with a hint of maple syrup and topped with a light cream cheese glaze. A wonderful breakfast for on the go or for preparing meals for your week!
Carrot Cake Pancakes (Gluten Free + Dairy Free!)
Fluffy, healthy carrot cake pancakes made right in your blender with delicious spices and oatmeal. These dairy-free and gluten-free carrot cake pancakes are naturally sweetened and filled with delicious mixes like walnuts and raisins. Top with almond butter, cream cheese or yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup for a wonderful, cozy breakfast!
Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins with carrots, coconut, raisins and nuts. These deliciously moist carrot cake muffins are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and applesauce. Top them with a light cream cheese glaze for a delicious snack or healthy treat!
Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Delicious, healthier carrot cake banana bread that tastes just like a mix of moist carrot cake and your favorite banana bread. This easy Carrot Cake Banana Bread recipe is spiced up with applesauce, non-dairy milk and coconut sugar and topped with an incredible cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies (made with coconut oil + dairy-free!)
Delicious healthy carrot cake cookies full of coconut, raisins and pecans. These Naturally Sweetened Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies taste just like the carrot cake you know and love, but are healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast!
The Best Healthy Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Eat (gluten-free and paleo-friendly!)
The BEST moist, healthy carrot cake you’ll ever eat, made with almond and coconut flour and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Packed with coconut, raisins, and pecans and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting that’s easily dairy-free! This Paleo-Friendly Gluten Free Carrot Cake is set to become your new favorite carrot cake recipe!
If you make any of these carrot cake recipes, be sure to leave a comment and rating so I know how you liked it. Have fun, xo!