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Honey-Roasted Carrots

Hello! Greetings and such 🙂 Before I get into this recipe, I wanted to share with you all some exciting news. I’ll be on the Dr. Oz show January, 19th (today)! They’re doing a little segment on food bloggers, weight management, and all that jazz..and I was honored to be a part of it. I had a blast, despite being nervous to the highest of hells lol. I’ve never done TV before, so it was pretty jarring for me. I didn’t have much time to process it either. Dr. Oz and his amazing staff were extremely kind and accommodating, I’d definitely do this all over again if asked. If you’d like to read a little more about my weight-loss journey, please click here! I demonstrated how to make my beloved Chipotle Sticky Wings just a little healthier. Dr. Oz really seemed to enjoy them, I caught him closing his eyes as he ate them, haha! Yes, people…my food will get you lucky 😉

This year, you will see a lot of healthier recipes posted on this site. I’ve spent much of last year experimenting on my own body to see what works, and what doesn’t. I’m confident enough to share a few things with you all. Don’t be fooled though, the decadent comfort food recipes I’ve become known for will still have a home here, but I’ve found a happy medium to include both decadent and health-conscious foods. I have posted a few already, check posts from November and December, and I have tons more in the pipeline. I’ll share some meal-prep ideas with you all, as well as healthier ways to prepare some of your favorite fatty foods.

Roasted carrots are about to become your favorite. Their natural sugars are released and they taste like candy. During my weight-loss journey, they were a staple. I ate, correction — EAT them all the time, they’re great for meal-prep. They are also awesome as a snack to satisfy my sweet tooth. You can season them however you’d season sweet potatoes, seriously. I’d scale back on adding too many added sweeteners, because we still want them to be relatively healthy. Don’t be afraid of the darker parts of the carrots as they roast. That ain’t nothing but flavor! You want to roast them until they’re tender but not mushy or falling apart too much. Add a very light drizzle of honey, add a little spice and heat, and you’re on your way. Get into it!

2lb bag full of natures candy.

2lb bag full of natures candy.

peel those carrots!

peel those carrots!

Drizzle a little oil over those babies. I'm using an oil infused with garlic and herbs. use whatever you have! You don't need much, just enough to keep them from getting ashy.

Drizzle a little oil over those babies. I’m using an oil infused with garlic and herbs. use whatever you have! You don’t need much, just enough to keep them from getting ashy.

Sprinkle evenly with sea salt (just a little), pepper, crushed red pepper and toss around.

Sprinkle evenly with sea salt (just a little), pepper, crushed red pepper and toss around.

space them out on the baking sheet and drizzle with honey. Mmm..

space them out on the baking sheet and drizzle with honey. Mmm..

Close-up

Close-up

After about 10 min, turn the carrots over so they caramelize on the other side.

After about 10 min, turn the carrots over so they caramelize on the other side.

After about 20min or so, here we are. Ready. Oh, baby...

After about 20min or so, here we are. Ready. Oh, baby…

Brush these babies with a tiny bit more honey. Just a touch.

Brush these babies with a tiny bit more honey. Just a touch.

Shinehhhh!

Shinehhhh!

Sprinkle these bad boys with a tiny bit of fresh thyme.

Sprinkle these bad boys with a tiny bit of fresh thyme.

Eat them right away. You'll eat the entire pan. They're so good.

Eat them right away. You’ll eat the entire pan. They’re so good.

I ate them all. Judge me.

I ate them all. Judge me.

they legit taste like candy, so good. so so so so good!

they legit taste like candy, so good. so so so so good!

Oh, you hate carrots? No you don’t. You just haven’t had them right 😉

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Honey Roasted Carrots


Description

This recipe doesn’t require many specific measurements. It can be made with as many or as few carrots as you desire.


Ingredients

Units
  • 2lbs carrots, peeled and tops cut
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil (can use any oil you want)
  • good pinch of sea salt
  • pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 12 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425
  2. Arrange the peeled carrots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil you’re using, sprinkle with each seasoning and toss to coat. Drizzle with a little honey (they don’t need much, carrots are very sweet on their own when roasted). Spread the carrots out on the baking sheet so they’re not sticking together. They need a little room to breathe.
  3. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, then turn them over so the other side caramelizes. Roast about 10 more minutes. Brush just a little more honey over the carrots, if you’d like (you won’t need much). Sprinkle fresh thyme over the carrots and eat them ALLLL!

Notes

I used an oil infused with garlic and herbs, but you can use ANY oil you want. Coconut, grapeseed, and olive oil are great choices.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
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  1. Carrie says:

    I’m still making this recipe! Thought I’d come back and say thank you for a great go to recipe that I’ve used for almost 7 years. Much love!

  2. lauren says:

    You could really have an amazing blog but I just wish you were more consistent. Please start posting more! You are truly talented and I love your blog.

  3. Jaime says:

    Awesome job on Dr. Oz!! Can’t wait to try your wings and follow your blog! 🙂

  4. Tawanda says:

    Congrats on your appearance on Dr.Oz, so happy for you.

  5. Debbie says:

    I just saw you on the Dr. Oz show. You did a great job and you didn’t appear nervous. I can’t wait to try your wing recipe and seeing more at your website. Thank you.

  6. Tiff says:

    Saw you on Dr. Oz and came to the site…. I subscribed! The direction the site is going in is EXACTLY what I was looking for and it doesn’t hurt to be able to find a few indulgences, too. Even in the same area (DMV)! Can’t wait to see the next recipe

  7. jen says:

    Saw you on Dr. Oz & checked out your blog. I’m totally going to give some of your recipes a try. Also loved your weight loss story! I’m a size 14 now amid really need to get myself in shape!

  8. Debra says:

    Saw you on Dr. Oz today. You did a GREAT job! 🙂 I look forward to making your chicken wings this weekend for my husband. I look forward to following your blog and going back to see your previous recipes.

  9. Buffy says:

    Loved your segment on Dr Oz today! Those wings looked amazing – can’t wait to make them for my hubby! Excited to check out your blog!

  10. christine says:

    Just saw you on Dr.Oz can’t want to try some of your recipes. I love food and love to cook also,but I do believe you are what you eat.I also need to lose 40 lbs. So I’m looking forward to following you (I don’t mean that in a creep way)
    Congrats on being on Dr.Oz
    Chris

    • Resha says:

      Thank you love! I have so much to share. It’s been a loooong year trying to figure out what kind of foods work for my goals. I look forward to sharing them with you all <3

  11. Cassandra says:

    I found your blog from your appearance on Dr. Oz! I think it’s great you are making comfort foods with a healthy twist, it’s always such a challenge to make these kinds of dishes taste good AND be healthy.

    • Resha says:

      Haha! Yeah, it’s definitely a challenge! But I’ve figured a few things out. Thank you for the love and I look forward to sharing all of my secrets with you <3

  12. Heather says:

    Nice job on the Dr. Oz show! The sticky wings look delicious. I think I’ll try them for Valentine’s Day on my husband. Your site looks wonderful, and I’m looking forward to trying new recipes. Thank you for sharing!

    Heather