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Healthy Carrot Cake Waffles (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Published: Jan 14, 2014 Β· Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

Are you scared? What could the "secret ingredient" possibly be?

Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

Well there is no need to be anxious! This "secret ingredient" is more of a lazy girl's short-cut. Something you may feel funny about buying if you don't have a baby living in your house.

Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

Well, I was strolling through the grocery a few weeks ago and was on my usual route when I stopped myself and peered down an aisle I usuallyΒ just skip. Instead of continuing on my route, I turned down the aisle and happened upon a new recipe idea, just like that! In front of me lay the ever stockedΒ wall of baby food! Yes, baby food! I did a quick scan and there it was...jarred sweet carrot puree! (It's just carrots and water...in a jar!)

Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

I quickly grabbed a fewΒ of the little half cup jars and by a few, I mean like ten. Recipe ideas fulfilled by these simple 55 cent jars ofΒ just a simpleΒ puree perfect for my Β experimentations.Β Since I know veggie puree works wonders in vegan pancakes and waffles, I knew what I would be trying for breakfast the next morning...

Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

And since who has time to boil and puree carrots while they're trying to get ready for the day? That's where this "lazy kitchen hack" comes in. As long as you have a great waffle iron and you're able to open a baby food jar, you are good to go!

"Secret Ingredient" Carrot Cake Waffles

Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

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A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • β…“ Cup All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
  • Β½ Tsp Baking Powder
  • Β½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ΒΌ Tsp Ginger
  • ΒΌ Tsp Nutmeg
  • ΒΌ Cup of Sweet Carrot Puree
  • Β½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
  • Scant β…“ Cup Water
  • Toppings:
  • Cinnamon
  • Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • Protein Frosting (1 TB Vanilla Protein Powder + 2-3 TB Water)
  • Shredded Carrots

Instructions

  1. Lightly oil and preheat your waffle iron.
  2. In bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk together with a fork.
  3. Then add all wet ingredients and stir to combine until there are no clumps.
  4. Pour the batter in the preheated waffle iron, smooth it out and let the iron do its thing!
  5. Top with more cinnamon, vanilla protein frosting, shredded carrots, and unsweetened shredded coconut!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1

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Carrot Cake Waffles | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A secret ingredient to easily sneak in more veggies than you thought possible in a delicious breakfast recipe! Gluten-free & vegan carrot cake waffles you can feel good about making, any day of the week!

These definitely don't taste like baby food πŸ˜‰ They taste like...carrot cake...for breakfast! And they are so much easier then whipping out the food processor, blender, or grater to get your carrots breakfast ready! They also freeze well so you can make it even easier on yourself any morning!

So tell me:

+ Any favorite secret ingredients or short-cut ingredients?

+ Do you ever cook with baby food?

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Comments

  1. Wayne

    March 19, 2021 at 8:56 am

    I have always loved carrot cake and would beg my mom to bake one but this takes the icing. Carrot cake waffles! This I can do. Genius

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      March 19, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      The best cake flavor!

      Reply
  2. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

    March 27, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    What an ingenious waffle recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 27, 2017 at 5:49 pm

      Sure, thanks!

      Reply
  3. Kitty

    March 24, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I love the sweetness that carrots can bring to things like this. Great idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 25, 2017 at 6:07 am

      Yea, sure!

      Reply
  4. Kristen R

    March 23, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    I would never have thought of adding protein powder to frosting! Ingenious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 24, 2017 at 5:58 am

      All right then.

      Reply
  5. Elaine @ FoodParsed

    August 09, 2016 at 10:29 am

    This is such a cool hack. Applesauce is a pretty common food, so I guess carrot-sauce should be too. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 09, 2016 at 10:31 am

      You can always find jars of baby food applesauce, carrot puree, and squash puree in my pantry πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  6. Emma

    March 24, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Good idea! I use baby apple pots as an egg replacer all the time!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 24, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Yes! It's the best!

      Reply
  7. Mandy

    March 23, 2016 at 10:51 am

    What a brilliant idea! I've tried all kinds ofways of sneaking veggies into my kids' food but it's never occured to me to use a jar of baby food - genius!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 23, 2016 at 11:03 am

      This is one of the best "sneaky" ways πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Deborah Davis

    March 22, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Your secret is out! These carrot cake waffles are definitely "what's for breakfast" at our house this week!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 22, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Awesome! Thanks Deb!

      Reply
  9. Elle @ Only Taste Matters

    March 18, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 18, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you, Elle!

      Reply
  10. Audrey

    March 17, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I used to make carrot cake with baby food carrots all the time. Great time saver.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 17, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      The best vegan baking hack!

      Reply
  11. Amanda

    March 17, 2016 at 11:42 am

    these look incredible and yes, i have used baby food before - apple purΓ©e pouches as a sweetner in baking xx

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 17, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      Yup! Applesauce jars, carrot, pear, squash!

      Reply
  12. Ashley Tukiainen

    March 16, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Wow! These sound decadent! I love unique waffles and pancakes πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 16, 2016 at 11:41 am

      The more fun and special the better!

      Reply
  13. Anthony

    March 15, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    So yummy, i have saved this recipe and will try to make it for my kids. Thank you for sharing this !

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 15, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Fantastic! They will love it!

      Reply
  14. Andrea Wyckoff

    March 15, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    This is such a delicious idea! I love it!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 15, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Katie

    March 14, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    These look so delicious I’m all for baking with baby food!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 15, 2016 at 12:43 am

      You should πŸ˜‰ it's a great hack! Haha!

      Reply
  16. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    March 14, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I love carrot cake + love this waffles version!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 14, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Yes! Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Mummy here and there

    March 14, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Sounds delicious for a healthy alternative X

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 14, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Totally!

      Reply
  18. Sina @ Vegan Heaven

    March 14, 2016 at 4:28 am

    These look so delicious, Rebecca! Just perfect for spring! πŸ™‚ And what a great idea to use sweet carrot puree!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 14, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Spring sunshine!

      Reply
  19. Emily

    March 13, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    I would love to just pick the brain of a recipe developer like you Rebecca! These look beautiful.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 14, 2016 at 12:28 am

      Thank you sweetheart!

      Reply
  20. patricia @ Grab a Plate

    March 13, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    I'm obsessed with anything & everything "carrot cake" and your waffles looks amazing! What a great idea with the baby food! I'd never heard of that!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 14, 2016 at 12:27 am

      We've got yo sneak veggies and carrot cake into our diets anyway we can πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Marilyn Lesniak

    March 13, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Thanks for sharing! These look yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 13, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  22. Jacqueline Meldrum

    March 13, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Oh nice! I love the addition of carrots. I add them to Scottish oaty flapjacks but hadn't thought of adding them to waffles. Stumbled, pinned and yummed.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 13, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Thank you dear! Carrots (veggies) are good in EVERYTHING πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  23. SweetJ

    March 12, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    I love a healthy waffle/pancake recipe! Excellent idea to flavor with baby food instead of worrying about preparing your own carrot puree or shredded carrots.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Right! Easy peasy swap!

      Reply
  24. Linda @ Veganosity

    March 12, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Well aren't you a smarty pants-hahaha! I LOVE this idea, so, so smart. I actually used to buy baby food plums and peaches for a snack when I was in school. It tasted like a healthy fruit pudding. You can only imagine the looks I got. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Hahaha, it's okay! I would bring cold brussels sprouts as a snack in elementary school! Now that's where the looks are!

      Reply
  25. Mother of 3

    March 12, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Sounds yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  26. Beth

    March 12, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Great idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  27. Linda Hobden

    March 12, 2016 at 6:54 am

    Wow - never thought of using baby food for cooking before! Interesting recipe - I'm going to give it a go! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 7:32 am

      The best for vegan cooking!

      Reply
  28. Mel@avirtualvegan.com

    March 11, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    Baby food waffles! lol
    What a great idea! Isn't it weird how ideas for recipes suddenly pop into your head? It constantly amazes me. I am usually in the grocery store when inspiration hits me too.
    Your waffles look delicious. I adore carrot cake and could totally dig this for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 7:31 am

      These were one of my first recipes with baby food, and I'm so glad I took that "leap"! Haha! Now you can always find JARS and JARS in my pantry!

      Reply
  29. The Vegan 8

    March 11, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    These look soooo good girl! Love the bright orange! I have totally used carrot baby food before in baking. I have a really old cookie recipe on my blog where I used it, lol!! Your waffles look 10 times better and so healthy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 7:28 am

      Baby food is my baking life savor! Haha! So easy and cheap!

      Reply
  30. Jenn

    March 11, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    I have the waffle iron you told me about sitting in my Amazon basket. Gonna order it this weekend!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 12, 2016 at 7:27 am

      OMG! YES!!! I'm telling you, that thing is the best!!!! Seriously no mess or clean up! It pops of perfectly (even while it's gluten-free and vegan)! You are going to love it!!!!

      Reply
  31. Clotilde/Craftybegonia

    March 11, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Hello, Those look wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  32. Jerusha (@TheDisneyChef)

    March 11, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Not only is this beautiful to look at, I'm surprised at how healthy and allergy friendly this is compared to normal waffles. I'm tucking this into my pocket for sure. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Great! I hope you make them soon!

      Reply
  33. Aimee / Wallflower Girl's Kitchen

    March 11, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    Yes! baby food is so great for baking. We don't have applesauce here in the UK so I always use baby food apple puree πŸ˜€ These look so damn good. I love carrot cake and love waffles so it's like my dream breakfast!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      Me too! I buy the apple, carrot, squash, pear...really any!

      Reply
  34. Keri

    March 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Such a great idea! I once tried to use pureed spinach to make green cupcakes. It didn't work, but you also couldn't taste the hidden veggies.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Really! Blending a little spinach into the batter always works!!

      Reply
  35. Marla

    March 11, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Hi Rebecca,
    Sounds like a great idea to use baby food. These waffles look and sound delicious.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  36. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

    March 11, 2016 at 9:41 am

    What a beautiful breakfast option and a great combo of two of my favorite things! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Jessy!

      Reply
  37. Audrey

    March 11, 2016 at 8:38 am

    I am not a big carrot fan, but these waffles look good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 8:39 am

      These will make you a fan!

      Reply
  38. Sheeva

    March 11, 2016 at 1:29 am

    what a clever use for baby food!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2016 at 6:18 am

      Haha, thanks!

      Reply
  39. Kathryn Grace

    March 10, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Well, now I wish i had a waffle maker. Might have to try these as pancakes, or maybe even do this in my next batch of sourdough scones!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      O man! Carrot cake sourdough scones!?!? Do it!!!

      Reply
  40. Bethany

    March 10, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    These waffles look delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  41. Shannon

    March 10, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    What a genius idea! They look delicious and I feel like these would make for a perfect addition to Sunday brunch...especially on Easter!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Yup, that would be it!

      Reply
  42. Lauren

    March 10, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Easter morning breakfast for sure!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Yes! Totally!

      Reply
  43. Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl

    March 10, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I love the idea to use baby food. SO, so clever!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Ha, it was 3 years ago!

      Reply
  44. Citra Kale @Citra's HOme Diary

    March 10, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Well... Now you give me another idea how to "smuggle" more vegetables for my kid's meal. thx ! πŸ™‚ Always love your healthy food ideas, keep it on girl... πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 8:50 am

      And they will be begging for more (veggies!) Thank you dear!

      Reply
  45. Marye

    March 10, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Oh my gosh, these look so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  46. Christie

    March 10, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Baby food is a genius idea and what a time saver!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 8:39 am

      That it is!

      Reply
  47. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer

    March 10, 2016 at 7:52 am

    That is a hilarious secret ingredient!! I made my own baby food for my daughter and this would have been an excellent way to use up any leftovers she had! Now just need to get a waffle maker!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Ah yea, baby food is no longer just for babies!

      Reply
  48. April R - Uncookie Cutter

    March 10, 2016 at 7:32 am

    These look amazing! What a great idea to use baby food as a puree - what a time saver! Thanks for sharing, glad to have found your site (I'm' a yogi too)!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 7:58 am

      I always have jars stocked in the pantry! Thank you!

      Reply
  49. Erin

    March 10, 2016 at 4:53 am

    Goodness girl what a clever idea!! These waffles look amazing. Thanks for the recipe <3

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2016 at 7:09 am

      Thanks Erin! A classic seasonal breakfast!

      Reply
  50. Amberjane

    March 09, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    I am taking out the waffle iron this weekend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 09, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Woohoo! Good decision!

      Reply
  51. Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama

    March 09, 2016 at 9:32 am

    These look crazy-good. Love the "secret"! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 09, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Thank you dear!

      Reply
  52. Munchkintime

    March 09, 2016 at 9:29 am

    This cake looks so delicious, I just have to pin it to my Easter Board! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 09, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Haha, you mean waffles πŸ˜‰ Thanks!

      Reply
  53. Jessie @ The Acquired Sass

    March 09, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Yum. These look delicious.

    My "secret hack" is buying pre-cut toppings from the salad bar when I'm making pizza at home. Saves me from wasting ingredients & I can get a big variety.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 09, 2016 at 11:31 am

      That's a fun idea! Great for kids too to make personal pizzas!

      Reply
  54. Joyce @ It's Your Life

    January 30, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I love hosting Real Food Fridays because I get to read interesting recipes like this one. Pinning to my breakfast board, thanks for sharing, come by tonight and share some more.

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 30, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      Thanks Joyce! I'm so glad I found your linkup πŸ™‚

      Reply
  55. coconutandberries

    January 24, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Great idea! I always pick up the apple puree from the baby food section as that's the only place I can get unsweetened applesauce here but I'd completely looked over carrot. Will add it to my shopping list and hope they have it!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 24, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Unsweetened apple sauce is hard to find! I just picked up some butternut squash puree last weekend and plan on trying it out tomorrow!

      Reply
  56. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom

    January 21, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Hi there. Thinking about featuring you on Allergy Free Wed but we need a link back- please :).

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 21, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Problem solved!

      Reply
  57. Wieczora (β—”β€Ώβ—”)

    January 20, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Oh, that looks delicious.
    Now I also get hungry.
    Happy Evening, Wieczora (β—”β€Ώβ—”) | my photo blog

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 20, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Haha thank you!

      Reply
  58. lydiaf1963

    January 17, 2014 at 8:27 am

    I think this is clever. Yeah, you can make your own puree, but for something quick, the baby food solution works wonders! Years ago there was a dessert recipe floating around which used plum puree (nowhere near as easy to make as carrot puree) and everyone used baby food. I'm sure the waffles were awesome! Now, to come up with a cream cheese frosting drizzle πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 17, 2014 at 10:36 am

      I'm excited to try some other baby purees! I just need to get back to the store πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  59. sprint2thetable

    January 17, 2014 at 8:21 am

    I love this idea!!! Carrots are my favorite veggie - they are so sweet on their own!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 17, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Carrots have always been my favorite veggie for years now! They are good anyway you eat or prepare them! I love raw carrots and cashew butter...so good!

      Reply
  60. Deborah Smikle-Davis

    January 17, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Imagine that! Waffles that taste like my favorite cake--for breakfast! It must my birthday! This dairy and gluten-free waffle recipe has stolen my heart. They look so light and tasty with vanilla protein sauce. Yum! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe with us at the Happy, Healthy, Green and Natural Hop! I really appreciate it! All the best, Deb

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 17, 2014 at 3:47 am

      Haha you can have your cake and eat it too!

      Reply
  61. Marina @ Lazy for Diet

    January 15, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I am not the big fan of baby food because once I tasted puree from broccoli of the younger brother... It was awful! Anything similar to natural tasty broccoli. And as secret ingredient I like to add beans. They aren't felt at all in chocolate sweets πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 15, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      All it is is carrot puree though so...it tastes like carrots haha!

      Reply
  62. kristenk

    January 14, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Um this is genius! I seriously might try this and not tell my husband what the secret ingredient is!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      You should! Its nothing to be ashamed of! πŸ˜‰ Be a trickster!

      Reply
  63. Jade

    January 14, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    I've totally done the same thing! With our kiddo, once he got much older and would not eat from those jars, we had a stash and I felt too bad to let them go to waste - and they had expiry dates too! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Jade πŸ™‚ And I hate wasting things too, especially food!

      Reply
  64. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    January 14, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmm! A girl after my own heart! Carrot cake anything is brilliant.

    I have used baby food in cooking - always purees. For such a long time, I couldn't find unsweetened applesauce in Australia and I was tired of having to make my own - but then I noticed the baby food apple puree/applesauce was unsweetened so I started using that. Now luckily I can get proper unsweetened applesauce but the baby food definitely served its purpose!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      It something that is right under everyone's nose but they just never think of it!

      Reply
  65. thesoulfulspoon

    January 14, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Ha!! Funny fact- I adore baby food carrots! I could eat bowls of it warmed as soup and I love baking with it! PS- it's good frozen in cubes for smoothies too!

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    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Haha love the smoothie idea! That's what I do with extra pumpkin puree πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  66. GiGi Eats Celebrities

    January 14, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I LOVE that you used actual carrots - even if it is baby food! πŸ˜‰

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    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      I just wanted a "smooth" waffle and didn't feel like getting put a food processor!

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      • GiGi Eats Celebrities

        January 14, 2014 at 11:19 pm

        Or CLEANING the food processor! ha ha! πŸ˜‰

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      • GiGi Eats Celebrities

        January 14, 2014 at 11:20 pm

        Or clean the food processor! LOL!

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        • strengthandsunshine

          January 14, 2014 at 11:30 pm

          That's never too bad, just add hot water and dish soap to the attachment close the lid and give it a whirl!

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  67. Sami

    January 14, 2014 at 7:51 am

    I've never cooked with baby food but have to admit I've tried some (having two daughters), it's not bad...well, some of it is, like green beans. But this recipe sounds great!

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    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 10:07 am

      All it is is pureed carrots and water so of course it wouldn't taste weird!

      Reply
  68. jillconyers

    January 14, 2014 at 5:26 am

    Never would have guessed baby food! Yum!

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    • strengthandsunshine

      January 14, 2014 at 5:27 am

      Haha it was the perfect easy solution to carrot puree!

      Reply

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No one cares about entrees during the summer...it' No one cares about entrees during the summer...it's ALL about the sides and salads! πŸ˜πŸ˜†πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan) πŸ˜‹πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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This Beautifully Bountiful Bean-Filled Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Great For Meal Prep πŸ’™
Easy Summer Lunch, Side Dish, or Appetizer πŸ’œ
Feed A Crowd at Potlucks, Cookouts, BBQs, & Summer Grillings! πŸ’—
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Green beans, kidney beans (my fav!), cannellini, some finely diced red onion, fresh parsley, and a sweet and tangy dressing made with @bragg apple coder vinegar, @pompeian evoo, a touch of dijon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of celery seed! A classic for a reason; it will last in the fridge all week for a quick side or light lunch too! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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Find tons more variations and suggestions in the post! How does your family do the classic 3 bean salad? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/three-bean-salad/
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Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transfor Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transform it into PASTA SALAD!? 🀯πŸ₯ͺ🍝
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Vegan BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸπŸ₯—πŸ₯“πŸ₯¬πŸ…
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This Bangin' Baconless BLT Pasta Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Friendly 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Just 5 Ingredients πŸ’™
Homemade Coconut Bacon & Eggless Mayo πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Essential (great for light lunches & dinners!) 🀎
A Potluck, Cookout, BBQ, Summer Grilling Side Dish Must! πŸ’—
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This recipe was the LAST one I made back in NJ last summer! It is one of the best pasta salads to ever appear on Strength and sunshine! Using @eatbanza Cavatappi, crisp romaine, grape tomatoes, my homemade coconut bacon, homemade aquafaba mayo, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper! It's SO easy and quick! You are going to fall in love! Ditch the gluten, meat, and eggs in this BLT salad and still get all the delicious flavors and heartiness you love! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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What's your favorite sandwich? BLTs are the best savory sandwiches, PBJs are the best sweet! πŸ˜†βœŒοΈ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-blt-pasta-salad-gluten-free/
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When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, but not ripe enough for banana bread, what do you do??? πŸ€”πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
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Vegan Bananas Foster (Gluten-Free, No Alcohol) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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This Blissfully Brilliant Non-Alcoholic Bananas Foster recipe is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Quick, No Rum NeededπŸ’—
Perfect Southern Dessert, Brunch Topping, or Breakfast Treat πŸ’–
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Slice up those naturally sweet @chiquitabanana bananas, melt some @countrycrock vegan butter in a @lodgecastiron pan with brown sugar @swervesweetie, some rum and vanilla extract with a dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, to caramelize into a rich deeply flavored and aromatic sauce. Saute the bananas until slightly soft and serve right away with vanilla @nadamoo ice cream for dessert or some homemade French toast (use one of my banana bread recipes!) πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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What do you like to serve your bananas foster with? πŸŒπŸ¨πŸžπŸ§‡
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/bananas-foster/
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You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripenes You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripeness! πŸ’›πŸŒ
When their yellow, make Maduros! πŸ₯°
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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Mouthwatering Melt-In-Your-Mouth Maduros are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Healthier, & Pan-Fried πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack (for Any Meal!) πŸ’–
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The opposite of tostones with your unripe green plantains; Once your @chiquitabanana plantains turn perfectly yellow and ripe, slice them up, and lightly pan-fry them in your @lodgecastiron for a quick, semi-sweet, creamy, custardy side dish everyone will love! Toss them with some cinnamon, salt, and enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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Team Tostone or Team Maduro? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Ma Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Make Tostones! 😍
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Air Fryer Tostones (Healthy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Totally Tropical Terific Tostones are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Simply Plantains & Salt πŸ’œ
Quick, Easy, No-Mess, No Oil! πŸ’—
Perfect Savory Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack πŸ’–
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Perfect tostones require the unripe green plantains (got mine from @theboysfarmersmarket), they're super cheap (like 20-30Β’), peel, slice, soak them in some water, lime juice, and salt, use your @gowiseusa air fryer to give them the first "fry", then get out your frustrations by smashing them into flat discs with a tostonera or a heavy mug, toss them back in the air fryer to finish getting golden and crispy! Serve with an extra pinch of flaky salt and salsa dips of choice! πŸ‘Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing! Your new sala Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing!
Your new salad obsession for the season! πŸ₯—
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—πŸ₯’πŸ…πŸ§…
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This Cool Crisp Cucumber Tangy Tomato Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Naturally Raw & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Healthy Veggies, EVOO, & Herbs πŸ’œ
Simple, Easy, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Salad, or Appetizer πŸ’–
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This Persian salad is packed with flavor but so simple! Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, @pompeian extra virgin olive oil, authentic verjuice or fresh lime juice, @simplyorganicfoods dried mint (the secret!) salt and pepper. Toss on some fresh herbs like parsley if you want, mix it up, and serve right away to enjoy that super refreshing crunch! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜šπŸ™Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/shirazi-salad/
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Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little po Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little poppy seed nuttiness! πŸ˜πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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This Flavor-Packed Pancake Stack of Sunshine is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Perfect Springtime or Easter Breakfast or Brunch πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Easy & Quick, Fluffy & Healthy πŸ’—
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Who's ready for this bright and zesty stack of hotcakes?! πŸ™Œ
Start with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking powder & soda, applesauce or my homemade vegan sour cream with @so_delicious coconut yogurt, tons of fresh lemon set and juice, vegan buttermilk, @simplyorganicfoods poppy seeds, a touch of @swervesweetie, vanilla, and topped with a simple lemon glaze made with @swervesweetie! 😍✌️🀀
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Lemon poppy seed is a seasonal flavor must! Not too sweet, but sweet and flavorful enough not to need any maple syrup! Tons of ways to top them and more suggestions over on the blog! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜š
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/lemon-poppy-seed-pancakes/
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Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜ * Pe Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯¦
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This Brilliant un-Believable Broccoli Bash is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Broccoli & Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Weeknight Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Just grab a bunch of fresh broccoli from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your flavors and seasonings of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Turn even the pickiest of eaters and biggest broccoli haters into diehard broccoli lovers! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹πŸ₯¦πŸ™Œ
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What's your all-time favorite way to eat yo' broccoli? I'm a raw kinda gal ✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
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#broccoli #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #broccolirecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #pickyeaters #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #pickyeater #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom