Carrot Cake Sandwich

By jennKI

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely shredded or grated carrots, preferably organic
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup, divided
• 2 Tbsp light whipped cream cheese, (or neufchatel), at room temperature
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 slices whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread
• 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 Tbsp raisins

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together the cream cheese and 1 tsp maple syrup in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the shredded carrots, remaining 1 tsp maple syrup, and spices.

Spread one slice of bread with the maple cream cheese.

Top with the toasted walnuts and raisins.

Spoon on the carrots and top with the remaining bread slice.