Description
A delicious cream cheese spread with shredded carrots, honey, and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (regular or light), softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted if desired
- 2 Tablespoons raisins
Instructions
- Using a paper towel or kitchen towel, squeeze the excess moisture from the 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots.
- Combine the 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the shredded carrots, 3 Tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, and 2 Tablespoons raisins.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- This spread goes well on bagels, toast, or crackers.
- For a healthier option, use light cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg