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Future of Carrots ‘N’ Cake

Hey guys! Welcome to this next edition of Carrots ‘N’ Cake Instagram Live. This is actually a special edition because I am going to talk about the future of CNC. Spoiler: I’m not ending the blog. The blog is going to live on, but things are moving in a different direction. The content has changed quite a bit over the years and will continue to change. And if you think about it, I’ve been writing about what I eat, my workouts, and my family for 12 years now. Twelve years is a long time to talk all about yourself – haha! I’m still going to keep up the blog and Instagram stories, but I’m just ready to do something new. Wearing: Notch Thermal Hoodie  Over the years, I’ve really loved coaching nutrition clients. I just absolutely love it. People have reached out to me over the years, wanting to work with me, one-on-one. It would be a disservice to not offer these services to readers and followers who want them. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients, and I’ve actually scaled things back

Cranberry Orange Olive Oil Cake

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Whether you’re hosting guests or you’re just looking to serve a little something special for after dinner, we love this lower carb version of a classic favorite this time of year: cranberry orange olive oil cake. Tart and sweet flavors blend beautifully in this soft pound cake that you’ll love to present. It’s a feast for the eyes—and a treat for any taste. The cake itself is versatile and lends itself to a variety of flavors. Swap out the orange and cranberry to make other types of cake, like lemon and raspberry. You can also add your favorite chopped nuts for added texture. Tip: If you’re unsure about the sweetness of the cake, leave the eggs out of the wet ingredients. Once you mix the dry and wet ingredients together, adjust the sweetener to taste. After that, whisk the eggs into the batter and pour the batter into the baking dish. We made this cake as a pound cake in a loaf pan, but it can also be made in a round or square pan. Servings: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time

Vegan Chocolate Waffles Recipe

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These vegan chocolate waffles are simply to-die for delicious! Like having brownies for breakfast! It really is very much like having brownies for breakfast. Only, much healthier and without any added guilt. They are totally plant-based, use whole grain flour and plenty of other good-for-you ingredients. I made a non-vegan version years ago for this blog, but the recipe contained eggs. So I thought I’d redo it as a vegan recipe and I’m sure happy I did! While I was vegan, waffles became a thing again in my house, and me and my little guy couldn’t have been happier. And before you feel guilty having chocolate for breakfast, keep in mind that chocolate is actually pretty darn healthy for us if you pick your chocolate well. It’s typically the stuff that gets added to it that makes it so unhealthy. So pick a good quality cocoa powder and good quality chocolate chips and you’ll feel much better about things. I personally used Lily’s chocolate chips because they are easiest on my bloo