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    Carrot Bacon

    May 12, 2020 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Rachel · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Are you ready to have your mind blown?

    You can turn carrots into bacon.

    I wasn't a believer until I did it, and now I'm going to show you how too!

    carrot bacon

    Crispy, smoky, and unbelievably delicious!

    They will still taste like carrots, but the marinade gives it a nice bacon flavor. So yummy!

    I first saw how to do this on TikTok from Tabitha Brown. She doesn't give you exact measurements, so this is my version of it!

    How to make carrot bacon

    It is a rather easy process. Simply slice your carrots thinly with either a mandoline slicer or a peeler. Marinade them in a mixture of maple syrup, liquid smoke, soy sauce, and spices for a few minutes. Then bake them until they start bubbling like bacon.

    An air-fryer works best but I made mine in a regular gas oven and was able to achieve delicious results.

    Serving suggestions

    Eat this as a side with tofu scramble, a stack of pancakes, a breakfast hash, in a vegan BLT or any sandwich for that matter—the possibilities are endless!

    carrot bacon

    If you enjoyed this recipe please leave a comment below and give it 5 stars! Or on Pinterest (don't forget to follow me!) you can now add pictures into reviews, too, and be sure to help me share on facebook!

    This carrot bacon recipe is so easy and great for when you want the delicious sweet and smoky-ness of bacon! Just 8 simple ingredients, a peeler, and an oven or air-fryer is all you need. Vegan bacon can be made in many ways but this carrot bacon is one of the simplest and most similar looking to actual bacon. And did I mention delicious? #carrotbacon #veganbacon #plantbased #vegan #veganrecipe #veganbreakfast #plantbasedbreakfast #meatfree #meatlessmeals

    Carrot Bacon

    Smoky and delicious bacon made from carrots!
    4.74 from 109 votes
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    course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
    cuisine: American
    servings: 4
    prep time: 15 mins
    cook time: 15 mins
    total time: 30 mins
    Author: Rachel

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium carrots
    • 2 tbsps maple syrup
    • ½ tablespoon soy sauce, tamari or liquid aminos work too
    • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) if using a regular oven. If using an air-fryer set it to 380°F (190°C).
    • Wash carrots and peel thinly lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer.
    • In a shallow dish, mix together the remainder of the ingredients.
    • Marinate the carrot strips in the sauce for at least 5 minutes. Work in batches if needed so that the carrots are fully covered.
    • Place carrots on a lined baking sheet evenly spread out. Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes (or in an air-fryer for 5 minutes), flipping halfway through. When they are wavy they are ready. Don't worry if they're not crunchy yet, they will harden more as they cool. Sprinkle with salt if you want them to dry out faster and become crispier.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 43kcal Carbohydrates: 10g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 148mg Potassium: 120mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 8g Vitamin A: 5157IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 21mg Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Maria

      January 15, 2023 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      I think other commenters are being a little harsh. Did they really expect carrots to taste EXACTLY like bacon?? This recipe is delicious, crispy, and smoky with a nice sweet/salty flavor and is exactly what I was looking for to replace bacon (and yes it still has a carrot flavor but so what?) I love that it's a healthier bacon alternative than storebought options. I also found it super easy to make, and made mine in the air fryer to make it even easier. Thank you for this recipe, I will be making it often!

      Reply
      • Rachel

        January 15, 2023 at 10:45 am

        Thank you, Maria! I strive to be honest about my recipes and what people can realistically expect and do explain in the article that it will still taste like carrots. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying the recipe for what it is: a tasty, healthier plant-based bacon substitute made from carrots!

        Reply
    2. Lindsey

      November 16, 2022 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      This carrot bacon turned out great! I love how crispy and flavorful it is. I added a little extra liquid smoke and it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Rachel

        November 16, 2022 at 7:42 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Can never have too much liquid smoke 😉

        Reply
    3. Julia

      November 17, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      As a bacon replacement, no. These should just be called carrot chips. Not worth the effort if you're looking for that real smoky taste, but they are tasty.

      Reply
    4. D. Crandall

      July 21, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Great substitute for port or turkey bacon!

      Reply
      • Rachel

        July 22, 2021 at 10:37 pm

        Aw thank you! I think so too 🙂

        Reply
      • Ms. B

        January 19, 2022 at 10:46 am

        2 stars
        Didn’t get the smokey taste that I was looking for. If there is a next time for me making this recipe, I would definitely increase the amount of liquid smoke. I also agree with one commenter it’s more like a carrot chip.

        Reply
    5. Dennis Butler

      December 30, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      This sounds quite interesting, but what if you're allergic to soy products? What can be substituted for soy sauce?

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        December 30, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        Hi Dennis, you can use liquid aminos instead. You could also possibly omit and add a pinch of salt instead but may need a splash of water or more maple syrup to have enough liquid to coat the carrots.

        Reply
      • Angelica

        June 08, 2021 at 2:46 pm

        Coconut aminos taste exactly the same. Less sodium and no soy! I literally cannot taste a difference between the two.

        Reply
    6. April

      August 30, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      3 stars
      I was pretty disappointed with the carrot bacon. Did I expect it to taste exactly like bacon? Of course not (it's a carrot!). I was, however, expecting it to be a bit more smoky and savory (I marinated the carrot strips overnight to get a more intense flavor too). These are pretty dang good carrot CHIPS, but I wouldn't compare it to bacon.

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        August 30, 2020 at 9:31 pm

        Calling it carrot chips is fair. It's bacon flavored carrots but it does provide a nice flavor and crunch! Hard to mimic real bacon but I'm glad you still found them enjoyable!

        Reply
    7. Zara M. Gurganious

      August 03, 2020 at 6:35 am

      Wow, Carrot bacon, I will try do that. Wow.

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        August 03, 2020 at 8:55 pm

        Thanks, Zara! Hope you like it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Toni

      May 22, 2020 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      My mind is officially blown. I made some for my vegetarian best friend this morning. Unbelievably good!

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        May 22, 2020 at 10:35 am

        I'm so glad! Pretty incredible what we can do with just veggies 🙂

        Reply
    9. Bre

      May 22, 2020 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      Carrot bacon?? Now THIS I have to try!

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        May 22, 2020 at 10:33 am

        You really do! It's so flavorful. My new favorite way to enjoy carrots! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Luci

      May 22, 2020 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I think carrot bacon is my new favorite breakfast! It's so tasty and crunchy I couldn't believe it!

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        May 22, 2020 at 10:32 am

        Right? Truly incredible what we can do with veggies. So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. veenaazmanov

      May 22, 2020 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Sounds so very interesting and unique too. Have to check on your recipe for sure.

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        May 22, 2020 at 9:30 am

        Thanks so much! It's such a yummy way to enjoy carrots! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply

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