Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 12 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 hemp hearts
- 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp raw honey*
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
Lemon Icing
- 1 can coconut whipping cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Line a square 8"x8" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place all the ingredients (excluding icing) in a large food processor and blend until almost smooth. You may need to do this in two batches if using a small food processor. See tip in notes.
- Press mixture into a square 8x8 inch baking pan. Place in freezer for 1 hour.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut whipping cream, vanilla and grated lemon zest.
- Slather over carrot cake squares and refrigerate until serving.
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Feb 2, 2023 BY Joy McCarthy